Untitled
1958
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1958
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This print shows a white face on a black background. The face is simple—big eyes, a wide nose, and a mouth that looks like it’s shouting. Around the neck is a rough, jagged pattern that looks like broken words or letters. The top of the head has a wavy line, maybe hair or a hat. The artist used a linoleum cut, which means they carved into rubbery material and then stamped it. The stark contrast between black and white makes the face stand out sharply. Check out more prints by Luis Camnitzer to see how he plays with words and shapes.
