Fred Wilson

American, born 1954

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The sculpture is a smooth, rounded form with multiple protruding eye-like shapes scattered across its surface. It is predominantly black with a glossy finish. The eye-like features are white with black centers. The sculpture appears modern and abstract, with a clean, polished look. Its surface suggests it is made from a material such as ceramic or high-gloss acrylic. Its domed shape and simplicity of colors contribute to a visually striking, minimalist aesthetic.
Fred Wilson, Pssst!, 2005, blown glass, Gift of Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz, 2014.142.2

Pssst!

Fred Wilson · 2005 · blown glass ·  Accession ID  2014.142.2
The image displays irregular dark blotches scattered across a light background, with smaller specks spreading out concentrically, creating an abstract pattern.
Fred Wilson, Case Hudson, Study for Arise! [working proof 1], 2004, spit bite aquatint in black and orange on wove Somerset paper [working proof 1], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.745

Study for Arise! [working proof 1]

Fred Wilson, Case Hudson · 2004 · spit bite aquatint in black and orange on wove Somerset paper [working proof 1] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.745
The image displays two clustered, circular formations of dark, mottled spots and splatters against an orange background.
Fred Wilson, Case Hudson, Exchange [working proof 4], 2004, spit bite aquatint with color aquatint and direct gravure on Somerset paper (WP 4 – black spit bite dots on red-orange aquatint background) [working proof 4], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.742

Exchange [working proof 4]

Fred Wilson, Case Hudson · 2004 · spit bite aquatint with color aquatint and direct gravure on Somerset paper (WP 4 – black spit bite dots on red-orange aquatint background) [working proof 4] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.742
The image displays two clusters of small, round shapes connected by a line of smaller dots, set against a violet background.
Fred Wilson, Case Hudson, Exchange [working proof 3], 2004, spit bite aquatint with color aquatint and direct gravure on Somerset paper (WP 3 – black spit bite dots with purple aquatint background) [working proof 3], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.741

Exchange [working proof 3]

Fred Wilson, Case Hudson · 2004 · spit bite aquatint with color aquatint and direct gravure on Somerset paper (WP 3 – black spit bite dots with purple aquatint background) [working proof 3] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.741
The image features black dots and splatters distributed on a white background. There are two distinct clusters connected by smaller dots and specks. The overall composition has an organic and dynamic feel.
Fred Wilson, Case Hudson, Exchange [working proof 1], 2004, spit bite aquatint with color aquatint and direct gravure on Somerset paper (WP 1 – black spit bite dots) [working proof 1], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.739

Exchange [working proof 1]

Fred Wilson, Case Hudson · 2004 · spit bite aquatint with color aquatint and direct gravure on Somerset paper (WP 1 – black spit bite dots) [working proof 1] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.739
The image depicts abstract speech bubble shapes on a blue background. The shapes are outlined in black and do not contain any characters or objects. The speech bubbles suggest a conversation or dialogue, giving the impression of disembodied voices or whispers. The overall image gives the sensation of familiar interaction or chatter, resembling overhearing snippets of conversation in a public space.
Fred Wilson, Case Hudson, Exchange [working proof 5], 2004, spit bite aquatint with color aquatint and direct gravure on Somerset paper (WP 5 – blue aquatint background with black direct gravure text) [working proof 5], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.743

Exchange [working proof 5]

Fred Wilson, Case Hudson · 2004 · spit bite aquatint with color aquatint and direct gravure on Somerset paper (WP 5 – blue aquatint background with black direct gravure text) [working proof 5] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.743
The image displays dense clusters of small black circles connected by a thinner band of similar circles, scattered across a white background. The abstract formation resembles a pair of cloud-like structures or clusters of molecules interacting in space. Scattered dots and splatters around the main clusters create a sense of energetic dispersion, suggesting a dynamic event unfolding in the image.
Fred Wilson, Case Hudson, Exchange [working proof 2], 2004, spit bite aquatint with color aquatint and direct gravure on Somerset paper (WP 2 – black and red spit bite dots) [working proof 2], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.740

Exchange [working proof 2]

Fred Wilson, Case Hudson · 2004 · spit bite aquatint with color aquatint and direct gravure on Somerset paper (WP 2 – black and red spit bite dots) [working proof 2] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.740
The image shows two clusters of circular and dot-like shapes in various sizes on a plain background. The shapes form an abstract pattern resembling splattered paint or cosmic elements. The lower left cluster features shades of red and orange, while the upper right cluster is in grey and black tones.
Fred Wilson, Case Hudson, Arise! [working proof 1], 2004, spit bite aquatint with direct gravure on Somerset paper (WP 1 – black and orange spit bite dots) [working proof 1], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.744

Arise! [working proof 1]

Fred Wilson, Case Hudson · 2004 · spit bite aquatint with direct gravure on Somerset paper (WP 1 – black and orange spit bite dots) [working proof 1] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.744
The image displays circular shapes and dots of different sizes scattered on a turquoise background. The pattern creates a gradient effect towards the center.
Fred Wilson, Crown Point Press, Rachel Stevenson, Case Hudson, Convocation, 2004, color aquatint, spitbite aquatint and direct gravure on wove Somerset paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 2006.122.159

Convocation

Fred Wilson, Crown Point Press, Rachel Stevenson, Case Hudson · 2004 · color aquatint, spitbite aquatint and direct gravure on wove Somerset paper ·  Accession ID  2006.122.159
The image shows a central cluster of black shapes, consisting mainly of small circles and irregular forms. They create an explosive pattern with splatters radiating outward. The composition uses contrast against a minimal background to highlight the central motif.
Fred Wilson, Crown Point Press, Rachel Stevenson, Case Hudson, Dawn, 2004, spitbite aquatint in black with gampi paper chine collé on wove Somerset paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 2006.122.160

Dawn

Fred Wilson, Crown Point Press, Rachel Stevenson, Case Hudson · 2004 · spitbite aquatint in black with gampi paper chine collé on wove Somerset paper ·  Accession ID  2006.122.160