Phil Silverman

American, active late 20th century

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The image shows a stylized black ink sketch of an apple core on a light beige background.
Claes Oldenburg, Kenneth Farley, Carmen Schilaci, Phil Silverman, Gemini G.E.L., Apple Core (First State), 1990, lithograph in gray and black on green Laurence Barker handmade paper, Gift of Lee and Ann Fensterstock, 2000.177.51

Apple Core (First State)

Claes Oldenburg, Kenneth Farley, Carmen Schilaci, Phil Silverman, Gemini G.E.L. · 1990 · lithograph in gray and black on green Laurence Barker handmade paper ·  Accession ID  2000.177.51

The image contains bold, black lines and a mix of curved and angular shapes, creating an abstract composition. There is a shape in the upper left that resembles a face with a smile and closed eyes, similar to a basic caricature or stick figure. The lines twist and bend, with one bold line extending upwards, resembling an arm raised high.
Claes Oldenburg, Kenneth Farley, Carmen Schilaci, Phil Silverman, Gemini G.E.L., Extinguished Match (First State), 1990, lithograph on John Koller HMP handmade paper, Gift of Lee and Ann Fensterstock, 2000.177.53

Extinguished Match (First State)

Claes Oldenburg, Kenneth Farley, Carmen Schilaci, Phil Silverman, Gemini G.E.L. · 1990 · lithograph on John Koller HMP handmade paper ·  Accession ID  2000.177.53

The image shows bold, sweeping lines forming a central curving shape surrounded by abstract brushstrokes. The dominant shape resembles a vertically stretched hourglass surrounded by earthy tones of yellow and red. Black lines provide definition and energy to the composition.
Claes Oldenburg, Claudio Stickar, James Baughman, Phil Silverman, Gemini G.E.L., Apple Core—Summer, 1990, color lithograph on John Koller HMP handmade paper, Gift of Lee and Ann Fensterstock, 2000.177.82

Apple Core—Summer

Claes Oldenburg, Claudio Stickar, James Baughman, Phil Silverman, Gemini G.E.L. · 1990 · color lithograph on John Koller HMP handmade paper ·  Accession ID  2000.177.82

The image shows a room with a white armchair on the left, a striped sofa on the right, and a red polka-dotted wall in the center. The color scheme includes red, black, white, blue, yellow, and green. The armchair is near a blue and yellow artwork, and the sofa faces a window with black diagonal lines. A plant with red and white flowers is on the windowsill, and a potted plant and a table with books and decorations are also visible in the room.
Roy Lichtenstein, Carmen Schilaci, Stanley Baden, James Baughman, Christy Becker, Michael Cascadden, Kenneth Farley, Mark Mahaffey, Kyle Militzer, Carlos Moreno, James Reid, Mark Schultz, Phil Silverman, Claudio Stickar, Gemini G.E.L., The Living Room, 1990, published 1991, color woodcut and screenprint on PTI paperboard, Gift of Roy Lichtenstein and Gemini G.E.L., 2003.146.6

The Living Room

Roy Lichtenstein, Carmen Schilaci, Stanley Baden, James Baughman, Christy Becker, Michael Cascadden, Kenneth Farley, Mark Mahaffey, Kyle Militzer, Carlos Moreno, James Reid, Mark Schultz, Phil Silverman, Claudio Stickar, Gemini G.E.L. · 1990, published 1991 · color woodcut and screenprint on PTI paperboard ·  Accession ID  2003.146.6

This is a painting of an interior scene with a light blue armchair and a side table with a lamp. The painting uses bold colors and thick black outlines. The armchair has distinctive black and white striped details and sits on a green floor. A yellow side table holds a green lamp with a red lampshade. The background is patterned with diagonal black and white stripes and a segment shows a framed picture in yellow with green. A red curtain partially covers the black wall on the left. Red dotted patterns are visible on the right side.
Roy Lichtenstein, Mark Mahaffey, Stanley Baden, James Baughman, Kenneth Farley, Karoline McKay, Kyle Militzer, Carlos Moreno, Carmen Schilaci, Phil Silverman, Gemini G.E.L., La Sortie, 1990, published 1991, color woodcut on PTI Museum Board, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 2017.54.13

La Sortie

Roy Lichtenstein, Mark Mahaffey, Stanley Baden, James Baughman, Kenneth Farley, Karoline McKay, Kyle Militzer, Carlos Moreno, Carmen Schilaci, Phil Silverman, Gemini G.E.L. · 1990, published 1991 · color woodcut on PTI Museum Board ·  Accession ID  2017.54.13

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Jack Blue

Ellsworth Kelly, Phil Silverman, Claudio Stickar, Gemini G.E.L. · 1986 - 1990 · lithograph in blue and black on Arches 88 wove paper ·  Accession ID  2000.177.32

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Jack III

Ellsworth Kelly, Phil Silverman, Claudio Stickar, Gemini G.E.L. · 1986 - 1990 · lithograph on Arches 88 wove paper ·  Accession ID  2000.177.31

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Jack Red

Ellsworth Kelly, Phil Silverman, Claudio Stickar, Gemini G.E.L. · 1986 - 1990 · lithograph in red and black on Arches 88 wove paper ·  Accession ID  2000.177.79