Joseph Zirker

Zirker, Joe

American, born 1924

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    An Other Set—X

    Sam Francis, Joseph Zirker, Pasadena Art Museum

    1963 (published 1966)

    Color lithograph on shirakawa wove paper mounted on a silk scroll  Accession ID  1976.56.27

    Not on view
  • The image depicts a figure shown from the side in a seated position, with their full upper body and a portion of their legs visible. The person is seated upright, with their hands resting on their lap. Their facial features are minimal and abstract, with the most defined aspect being their head carefully outlined against the obscurity, and they appear bald or with very short hair. The person's clothing is indistinct but appears to be a long garment, possibly a robe, rendered in an impressionistic style using shades of white and light gray. The surrounding area is predominantly dark, with the background blending into the figure, suggesting a shadowy or abstract environment, with visible brush strokes or textured patterns in varying intensities of black. There are no visible jewelry or objects being held by the person.

    Bovitch in Egypt

    John Paul Jones, Joseph Zirker

    1963

    Lithograph in black on wove paper  Accession ID  1964.8.2222

    Not on view
  • The image displays dark shapes against a lighter background, forming an abstract composition. A central area within the shapes faintly resembles a human face or bust. Surrounding darker smudges and strokes create a rough, sketchy texture similar to charcoal drawings.

    Untitled [right half]

    John Paul Jones, Joseph Zirker, Tamarind Institute

    1962

    Lithograph on wove arches paper  Accession ID  1964.8.2232

    Not on view
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    Torso

    Joseph Zirker

    1962

    Lithograph on arches paper  Accession ID  1964.8.2672

    Not on view
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    Seated Figure

    Joseph Zirker

    1962

    Lithograph on arches paper  Accession ID  1964.8.2671

    Not on view
  • The image shows dynamic swirling lines and jagged shapes with diagonal strokes. The artwork features organic forms resembling tree branches or foliage with bright colors such as yellow, orange, red, and blue. It gives the impression of a wild, energetic landscape.

    Woods and Open Sea

    Karl Schrag, Joseph Zirker, Tamarind Institute

    1962

    Lithograph in yellow, red, light blue, and dark blue on nacre paper  Accession ID  1964.8.2539

    Not on view
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    Overgrown Path

    Karl Schrag, Joseph Zirker, Tamarind Institute

    1962

    Lithograph in yellow, orange, violet, green, blue-gray, and black on wove paper  Accession ID  1964.8.2531

    Not on view
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    End of the Island

    Karl Schrag, Joseph Zirker, Tamarind Institute

    1962

    Lithograph in blue and yellow on nacre paper  Accession ID  1964.8.2529

    Not on view
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    Rocks, Trees and Clouds

    Karl Schrag, Joseph Zirker, Tamarind Institute

    1962

    Lithograph in yellow, violet, gray-green, and black on arches paper  Accession ID  1964.8.2536

    Not on view
  • The image depicts a person's face in a sketchy, abstract style. The individual's head and upper torso are visible, facing forward in the artwork. The facial features are outlined with soft lines, including eyes, a nose, and a mouth. The hair is dark and merges with the background. The clothing is not clearly defined and blends into the sketchy texture. The background is a blend of dark and light tones, creating a layered effect around the face. There are no visible objects or scenery in the background, and the person is not shown wearing any jewelry.

    Untitled [left half]

    John Paul Jones, Joseph Zirker, Tamarind Institute

    1962

    Lithograph on wove arches paper  Accession ID  1964.8.2231

    Not on view
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    Untitled

    Joseph Zirker

    1962

    Color lithograph on arches paper  Accession ID  1964.8.2673

    Not on view
  • The image shows two abstract representations of a person's head and shoulders. On the left side, there is a front-facing sketch of a face where only the eyes and mouth are slightly discernible amidst the dark, roughly outlined features that suggest hair. The head takes up the central portion of its allotted space, with an indistinct dark area surrounding the face. On the right side, there is a profile view of a head and neck, characterized by a high forehead and a similar rendering that captures the silhouette's general shape. The surrounding area is left mostly blank, presenting a cream-colored background made of a textured material with visible fibers, with the edges of this material appearing uneven and slightly frayed. At the bottom right, a handwritten signature and some markings are visible.

    Untitled

    John Paul Jones, Joseph Zirker, Tamarind Institute

    1962

    Lithograph on wove nacre paper  Accession ID  1964.8.714

    Not on view