Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Contemporary Realist artist Michael Armitage. It dates from 2021 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a painting by Michael Armitage, created in 2021 using oil on lubugo bark cloth, a traditional East African material. The work combines contemporary realism with personal narrative and is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a cow lying in a field, its head turned towards the viewer. The image is rendered in bold colors with textured brushstrokes, suggesting a connection to the artist's cultural heritage and personal experience.
Technique & Style
Armitage's use of lubugo bark cloth as a substrate introduces a rough, uneven texture to the painting, which is accentuated by thick, impasto brushstrokes. The resulting surface is raw and tactile, diverging from the smoothness of traditional canvas.
Artist & collection
Artist
Michael Armitage (born 1984) is a British artist who was born in Kenya. In May 2022, the Royal Mint announced that he would design a new £1 coin for the United Kingdom, to be issued in 2023.
