👉 Unpaintedness is a concept in art and design that refers to the absence of paint or other color pigment. In other words, it describes a lack of color on an object or surface, often used to describe how an artwork appears when not painted. Artists may use unpainted surfaces as a way to convey a sense of emptiness or dislocation, or to create a sense of depth and dimensionality in their work. Unpaintedness can also be seen in the absence of color