Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Contemporary Abstract artist Paulina Olowska. It dates from 2021 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This untitled oil painting by Paulina Olowska, created in 2021, is an abstract work with figurative elements, characterized by bold colors and pattern-like figures. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
Depicting two women engaged in distinct activities within a luminous circle, the painting nods to Olowska's exploration of modernist utopias and overlooked female artistic voices of the 20th century. Symbolic elements, including a dog, bird, and abstracted writing, enrich the narrative.
Technique & Style
Olowska employs bold, vibrant colors and a distinctive, patterned rendering of figures, blending abstract and representational techniques to create a visually striking and layered composition.
History & Provenance
Created in 2021 as part of Olowska's ongoing artistic dialogue with modernist legacies, the painting is now held in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Context
Situated within Olowska's broader practice spanning painting, photography, performance, and video, this work reflects her interest in reviving and reinterpreting historical artistic ideas, particularly those of female figures previously overlooked.
Artist & collection
Artist
Paulina Olowska (born 1976, Gdańsk) is a Polish painter and photographer, who also works in the field of performance and video-art, social action and applied art.
