Jim Nutt

Nutt, James T.

American, born 1938

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The image displays abstract shapes and lines forming a human-like figure with exaggerated features. The figure has oversized hands and a head with a prominent hairstyle in the shape of the letter "D." The face and torso have abstract elements resembling a pig's snout and a textured appearance resembling hair or fur. The figure's body is decorated with text, symbols, and smaller illustrations including a loudspeaker labeled "H" on each arm, shoes, and floating hands. Below the main figure is a smaller muscular individual holding a tool, illustrated in an abstract style. Text phrases like "her pants are dry!," "ouch," and "HURRY" are also included in the artwork.
Jim Nutt, A Time and a Place, 1969, lithograph in black on wove paper, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2015.115.33

A Time and a Place

Jim Nutt · 1969 · lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.115.33

This is a photograph of a chair with a bright red seat and back adorned with graphic designs. The chair has a yellow tubular frame, with an abstract artwork on the backrest in colors like black and teal. The backrest features a phrase "PUT YOUR HEAD HERE". The chair's design is eye-catching and bold, with small decorative details on the yellow frame. The seat has a whimsical design that may resemble a fish, linking to themes of playfulness or creativity. The unique color palette and design of the chair suggest a mix of functional design with artistic expression.
Jim Nutt, Untitled (Put Your Head Here), 1969, enamel paint on metal lawn chair, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Frances Fralin, 1991), 2015.19.3924

Untitled (Put Your Head Here)

Jim Nutt · 1969 · enamel paint on metal lawn chair ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3924

The image features an array of intricate and fluid lines that coalesce into an abstract figure. The composition is complex and organic, with components resembling familiar objects. Dominant wavy lines with a green tint evoke the appearance of large, leafy plants. The central figure's pose shows an arm raised and bent behind the head. The chest area is adorned with a pattern. The abstract elements come together to create a surreal scene with facets that could be likened to aspects of the human body, surrounded by shapes that mimic natural forms.
Jim Nutt, Ethelinthesalads, 1968, graphite and colored pencil on wove paper, Purchased as the Gift of Jack Shear and Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2017.20.1

Ethelinthesalads

Jim Nutt · 1968 · graphite and colored pencil on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2017.20.1

This is a drawing of a surreal and abstract creature surrounded by stylized writings. The central figure in the drawing appears to be a fantastical creature with exaggerated features such as bulging eyes and oversized limbs. Around the creature, there are various graphic elements such as keys, locks, and textures. The border of the image contains text promoting an event. The overall color scheme is a monochromatic brownish hue on an orange background.
Art Green, Gladys Nilsson, Jim Nutt, Suellen Rocca, Karl Wirsum, The Hairy Who, 1967, offset lithograph in brown on yellow wove paper (originally mailed as a quarter-fold flyer), Anonymous Gift, 2016.46.1

The Hairy Who

Art Green, Gladys Nilsson, Jim Nutt, Suellen Rocca, Karl Wirsum · 1967 · offset lithograph in brown on yellow wove paper (originally mailed as a quarter-fold flyer) ·  Accession ID  2016.46.1