George Herms

American, 1935 - 2026

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This is a photograph of a handwritten message on a piece of paper from the American Academy in Rome. The note reads: "I'm doing what you are reading about - Love". The paper includes the letterhead "AMERICAN ACADEMY IN ROME" with an address and other details. The message is written in large cursive script, occupying most of the page. It ends with an undersigned symbol or initials, and the name "G. Herms" is printed in the lower right corner.
George Herms, I'm doing what you're reading about. Love GH, 1983, marker and stamped ink on printed paper, Gift of Beverly and Christopher With in memory of Karl and Gerda With, 2021.78.1

I'm doing what you're reading about. Love GH

George Herms · 1983 · marker and stamped ink on printed paper ·  Accession ID  2021.78.1

The image features rough rectangular shapes layered over each other, with a vertical striped line running through the center. The torn edges and mixed colors create an abstract composition dominated by beige and black. The text "Compro" is prominent, accompanied by letters and simple shapes in the corners.
George Herms, Compro, 1977, collage with rubber stamping on wove paper, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2015.115.20

Compro

George Herms · 1977 · collage with rubber stamping on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.115.20