Untitled
1972
acrylic
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1972
acrylic
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1972 acrylic by William T. Wiley, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This looks like a rough, crumpled piece of chamois leather with ink and paint splashed all over it. There’s a messy map-like drawing in the center, full of scribbles, stars, and odd shapes. The edges are stained dark, almost like it’s been handled a lot. Some words are written in green and purple—one says “Witchcraft” in a wobbly hand. The texture looks like it was made to feel real, with stains and tears that make it look old. It’s not a clean, polished print—it’s more like a sketch that got messed up on purpose. If you like this wild, rough style, look up lithography.
