Stan Shellabarger

American, born 1968

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The image shows red letters spelling out the word "WELCOME" against a textured yellow background. The letters overlap and fade at the edges, creating a soft shadow effect. The letters appear slightly distorted.
Stan Shellabarger, Welcome, 2010, color reduction woodcut on wove paper in artist's frame, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2017.148.57

Welcome

Stan Shellabarger · 2010 · color reduction woodcut on wove paper in artist's frame ·  Accession ID  2017.148.57

The image shows a series of parallel and intersecting lines creating an elongated, horizontal shape across multiple connected panels. The abstract design resembles tangled threads or the motion of a swift breeze. The lines vary in density, with a concentrated cluster in the center that gradually disperses towards the edges. The use of red against a light backdrop accentuates the flowing movement within this layered composition.
Stan Shellabarger, Spudnik Press, Dragging Book, 2009, artist’s book: bound volume of hinged and folded drypoint prints and steel-plate cover, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2020.168.16

Dragging Book

Stan Shellabarger, Spudnik Press · 2009 · artist’s book: bound volume of hinged and folded drypoint prints and steel-plate cover ·  Accession ID  2020.168.16