Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a print by Rodney Graham. It dates from 1990 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
The score is Wagner’s Parsifal, but Graham changed the last page.
Rodney Graham made this in 1990. It’s an accordion-folded musical score laid flat. The paper is white with black printed notes. It sits in a shallow shadow box.
The score is Wagner’s Parsifal, but Graham changed the last page. He turned the final chord into a single repeated note. The notes get smaller as they go, like they’re fading out.
This folds flat for travel but opens into a 55-inch-long sheet. See it in person at The Museum of Modern Art.
Overview
Untitled is a 1990 print by Rodney Graham, comprising an accordion-folded musical score displayed in a shallow shadow box.
Subject & Meaning
The score is from Wagner's opera Parsifal, with Graham altering the final page to feature a single, repeated note in diminishing size, creating a fading effect.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its unique format: an accordion-folded sheet that can be compactly stored or extended to its full 55-inch length.
History & Provenance
The piece is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, exemplifying Graham's work as a Canadian artist associated with the Vancouver School.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Rodney Graham (January 16, 1949 – October 22, 2022) was a Canadian visual artist and musician. He was closely associated with the Vancouver School.
