Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Patrick Hughes. It dates from 1964 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1964 screenprint by British artist Patrick Hughes, known for his work with optical illusions and three-dimensional surfaces.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a dense grid of identical, pinkish-red text on a white background, creating a maze-like effect that is both visually busy and strangely calm.
Technique & Style
The uniformity and crispness of the text are characteristic of screenprinting, a technique that allows for precise and consistent reproduction of images.
Context
Hughes' work often manipulates perspective, using 'reverspective' to create illusions where the closest areas appear farthest away, though this specific piece focuses on texture and density.
Artist & collection
Artist
Patrick Hughes (born 20 October 1939) is a British artist working in London. He is the creator of "reverspective", an optical illusion on a three-dimensional surface where the parts of the picture which seem farthest…
