Untitled
2009
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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
2009
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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows a group of people in a crowd, with one person in the center holding a stick above their head. The image is in black and white, with a bold, white text overlay that reads "VOTE AT OWN RISK". The text is in large, block letters that take up most of the image. The overall effect is one of urgency and warning. The image is a lithograph, a type of printmaking technique that involves transferring an image onto stone or metal. The use of lithography gives the image a sense of texture and depth. If you're interested in learning more about this artist's use of lithography, check out Kudzanai Chiurai's other works.