Richard Garst

American, active late 20th century

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The sculpture depicts a stack of scoops of ice cream with chocolate syrup dripping down the sides. The bottom layer is a brown scoop of ice cream resting on a splattered puddle resembling melted chocolate. Above the brown scoop are two off-white scoops with chocolate syrup drizzled over them. At the very top is a small dollop resembling a chocolate truffle or similar confection. The sculpture has a glossy finish, with colors primarily in shades of brown and off-white. It is placed against a neutral background, standing upright with a height of multiple layers.
Claes Oldenburg, Michael Cascadden, Richard Garst, Stephen Glassman, Gemini G.E.L., Profiterole, 1990, acrylic paint on cast aluminum, Gift of Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, 1994.68.3

Profiterole

Claes Oldenburg, Michael Cascadden, Richard Garst, Stephen Glassman, Gemini G.E.L. · 1990 · acrylic paint on cast aluminum ·  Accession ID  1994.68.3

This sculpture depicts a dessert with layers of a substance like white whipped cream resting on a textured brown base that looks like cake, with dark, fudge-like sauce dripping downward. There is another small brown cake-like section on top of the dollops of cream. At the bottom of the sculpture, the dark sauce splatters outward.
Claes Oldenburg, Michael Cascadden, Richard Garst, Stephen Glassman, Gemini G.E.L., Profiterole, 1989, published 1990, hand-painted cast aluminum, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1990.104.17

Profiterole

Claes Oldenburg, Michael Cascadden, Richard Garst, Stephen Glassman, Gemini G.E.L. · 1989, published 1990 · hand-painted cast aluminum ·  Accession ID  1990.104.17

The sculpture portrays a toppled ice cream cone that is melting. It consists of a stack of three scoops of ice cream topped with a dollop resembling whipped cream or a swirl of ice cream. The piece is a uniform off-white color and is crafted from a material that mimics the texture of ice cream, likely ceramic or plaster. The sculpture is small and compact, resting on what appears to be a puddle, suggesting melted ice cream. Each scoop has detailed textures, featuring smooth and slightly rough sections that depict dripping and melting ice cream realistically.
Claes Oldenburg, Michael Cascadden, Richard Garst, Stephen Glassman, Gemini G.E.L., Profiterole, 1989, published 1990, cast plaster, Gift of Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, 1994.68.2

Profiterole

Claes Oldenburg, Michael Cascadden, Richard Garst, Stephen Glassman, Gemini G.E.L. · 1989, published 1990 · cast plaster ·  Accession ID  1994.68.2

The image displays an arrangement of short, diagonal lines creating geometric patterns across the canvas. The lines overlap to form a visually complex scene. The composition features vibrant colors such as yellow, red, green, blue, and orange. Each section resembles neatly stacked straws or pencils. The colorful lines create a tapestry-like effect, evoking the image of a structured urban landscape or a patchwork quilt of textures and hues.
Jasper Johns, Anthony Zepeda, Alan Holoubek, Richard Garst, Gemini G.E.L., Cicada [working proof], 1981, color lithograph with paint on George Duchêne Calcaire wove paper [working proof], Patrons' Permanent Fund and Special Friends of the National Gallery of Art, 2010.116.9

Cicada [working proof]

Jasper Johns, Anthony Zepeda, Alan Holoubek, Richard Garst, Gemini G.E.L. · 1981 · color lithograph with paint on George Duchêne Calcaire wove paper [working proof] ·  Accession ID  2010.116.9

The image features large abstract letters spelling out "LIFE" and "WORK" in a composition of bold and chaotic lines. Surrounding the letters are swirling and scribbled patterns, creating an abstract texture.
Bruce Nauman, Charles Ritt, Richard Garst, Christine Fox, Gemini G.E.L., Life Mask, 1981, lithograph on Arches Cover wove paper, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1988.74.98

Life Mask

Bruce Nauman, Charles Ritt, Richard Garst, Christine Fox, Gemini G.E.L. · 1981 · lithograph on Arches Cover wove paper ·  Accession ID  1988.74.98

The image shows a pattern of short, thick lines arranged in diagonal clusters. The design features vibrant colors such as green, purple, orange, red, blue, and yellow. The lines create a dynamic and complex composition.
Jasper Johns, Anthony Zepeda, Alan Holoubek, Richard Garst, Gemini G.E.L., Cicada [trial proof], 1981, color lithograph on Arches wove paper [trial proof], Patrons' Permanent Fund and Special Friends of the National Gallery of Art, 2010.116.697

Cicada [trial proof]

Jasper Johns, Anthony Zepeda, Alan Holoubek, Richard Garst, Gemini G.E.L. · 1981 · color lithograph on Arches wove paper [trial proof] ·  Accession ID  2010.116.697

The image displays a composition with densely packed short diagonal lines and rectangles in blue, red, yellow, and black brushstrokes. The intersecting shapes create a vibrant pattern with a sense of organized disorder, typical of abstract art. The complexity of the design can be compared to a patchwork quilt or a busy market viewed from above.
Jasper Johns, Anthony Zepeda, Alan Holoubek, Richard Garst, Gemini G.E.L., Cicada [trial proof], 1981, color lithograph on Arches 88 wove paper [trial proof], Patrons' Permanent Fund and Special Friends of the National Gallery of Art, 2010.116.665

Cicada [trial proof]

Jasper Johns, Anthony Zepeda, Alan Holoubek, Richard Garst, Gemini G.E.L. · 1981 · color lithograph on Arches 88 wove paper [trial proof] ·  Accession ID  2010.116.665

The image displays an abstract composition of colorful parallel lines arranged in a structured pattern resembling a geometric mosaic. The lines cluster together to form rectangular shapes, occasionally overlapping to create a woven or fabric-like appearance. The colors used in the artwork include red, blue, yellow, green, purple, black, and orange.
Jasper Johns, Anthony Zepeda, Alan Holoubek, Richard Garst, Gemini G.E.L., Cicada [trial proof], 1981, color lithograph on Rives BFK wove paper [trial proof], Patrons' Permanent Fund and Special Friends of the National Gallery of Art, 2010.116.700

Cicada [trial proof]

Jasper Johns, Anthony Zepeda, Alan Holoubek, Richard Garst, Gemini G.E.L. · 1981 · color lithograph on Rives BFK wove paper [trial proof] ·  Accession ID  2010.116.700

The image displays a variety of parallel lines and short, angled strokes forming a complex and repeating pattern within a square frame. The composition features vibrant red tones with accents of blue, green, and purple. The overlapping arrangement of strokes creates a dynamic appearance resembling a patchwork quilt made of linear elements.
Jasper Johns, Anthony Zepeda, Alan Holoubek, Richard Garst, Gemini G.E.L., Cicada [trial proof], 1981, color lithograph on Arches wove paper [trial proof], Patrons' Permanent Fund and Special Friends of the National Gallery of Art, 2010.116.678

Cicada [trial proof]

Jasper Johns, Anthony Zepeda, Alan Holoubek, Richard Garst, Gemini G.E.L. · 1981 · color lithograph on Arches wove paper [trial proof] ·  Accession ID  2010.116.678

The image depicts overlapping and intersecting angular lines and shapes creating an intricate pattern across the canvas. The composition gives the impression of a dynamic network resembling layers of rectangular tiles or strips of wood arranged in various directions. The repetitive and uniformity of these linear form create a visual connection to woven fabric or a parquet floor pattern.
Jasper Johns, Anthony Zepeda, Alan Holoubek, Richard Garst, Gemini G.E.L., Cicada [trial proof], 1981, lithograph in gray on Rives BFK wove paper [trial proof], Patrons' Permanent Fund and Special Friends of the National Gallery of Art, 2010.116.679

Cicada [trial proof]

Jasper Johns, Anthony Zepeda, Alan Holoubek, Richard Garst, Gemini G.E.L. · 1981 · lithograph in gray on Rives BFK wove paper [trial proof] ·  Accession ID  2010.116.679