Untitled Water Composition (recreated in 2018) 1970

"Untitled Water Composition" (recreated in 2018) is a sculpture installation by Senga Nengudi, originally created in 1970. The work utilizes colorful, translucent liquid, creating a striking contrast against the white plinths and gallery space. Nengudi, a prominent figure in the Black Arts Movement, often uses everyday materials and bodily references in her art, challenging viewers to reconsider the relationship between the body, space, and material culture. Her use of fluids, in particular, has been interpreted as a powerful commentary on the fluidity of identity and the fragility of the human form. This installation, recreated decades later, continues to resonate with contemporary audiences, offering a poignant reflection on the lasting power of Nengudi's conceptual practice.