John Roberts

American, active late 20th century

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The image shows bold, intersecting arches and curves forming an elongated rectangle. The shapes resemble overlapping loops or links, creating a dynamic, abstract composition. The colors in the image include green, orange, brown, blue, yellow, and purple against a dark background, enhancing contrast.
Frank Stella, Robert Knisel, John Roberts, Jeff Wasserman, Gemini G.E.L., York Factory II, 1974, color screenprint on black Arches wove paper, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1981.5.100

York Factory II

Frank Stella, Robert Knisel, John Roberts, Jeff Wasserman, Gemini G.E.L. · 1974 · color screenprint on black Arches wove paper ·  Accession ID  1981.5.100

The image shows horizontal, multicolored bands arranged in a slightly tilted and alternating pattern, creating a wave-like effect. The bands are filled with vibrant colors like red, blue, green, yellow, and purple, separated by thin white lines.
Frank Stella, Graphic Press, John Roberts, Robert Knisel, Gemini G.E.L., Fūrg, 1974, published 1975, color offset lithograph and screenprint on Arches wove paper, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1991.74.229

Fūrg

Frank Stella, Graphic Press, John Roberts, Robert Knisel, Gemini G.E.L. · 1974, published 1975 · color offset lithograph and screenprint on Arches wove paper ·  Accession ID  1991.74.229

There is a crumpled red satin sheet covering the background. Positioned on the satin are a stack of packaged meat products towards the center and lower part of the image, a white sealed package just below them, and a bag of chocolate kisses higher on the red fabric. The color palette consists of vivid red, white, beige tones from the packaging, and dark accents from the chocolate bag. The red fabric forms the backdrop, with the meat packages and chocolates creating a vertical arrangement, while the white package is in the lower half closer to the foreground.
Ed Ruscha, Robert Knisel, John Roberts, Gemini G.E.L., Sweets, Meats, Sheets, 1974, color screenprint with lacquer on Arches 88 wove paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1984.34.2

Sweets, Meats, Sheets

Ed Ruscha, Robert Knisel, John Roberts, Gemini G.E.L. · 1974 · color screenprint with lacquer on Arches 88 wove paper ·  Accession ID  1984.34.2

A large black vinyl record with a colorful label at its center is in the center of the image, upon which three small figurines of human heads are placed. The color palette includes shades of blue, black, and orange. Positioned centrally and slightly to the right, the record and figurines are set on a textured fabric background with a deep blue hue.
Ed Ruscha, Richard Ewen, John Roberts, Jeff Wasserman, Bill Hunter, Gemini G.E.L., Music, 1974 - 1975, published 1975, color screenprint with lacquer on Arches 88 wove paper, Gift of Benjamin B. Smith, 1985.47.184

Music

Ed Ruscha, Richard Ewen, John Roberts, Jeff Wasserman, Bill Hunter, Gemini G.E.L. · 1974 - 1975, published 1975 · color screenprint with lacquer on Arches 88 wove paper ·  Accession ID  1985.47.184

This is a photograph of a large ice block with two clams on top. The block of ice is positioned on a dark concrete surface and is placed on top of a piece of black plastic or fabric. The ice is glowing with a blue-green tint. The setting is dimly lit, creating shadows around the ice block. The clams are slightly embedded into the top surface of the ice. The photograph captures a contrast between the glowing ice and the dark surroundings.
Ed Ruscha, John Roberts, Jeff Wasserman, Gemini G.E.L., Closed, 1974 (published 1975), color screenprint with lacquer on Arches 88 wove paper, Gift of Benjamin B. Smith, 1985.47.183

Closed

Ed Ruscha, John Roberts, Jeff Wasserman, Gemini G.E.L. · 1974 (published 1975) · color screenprint with lacquer on Arches 88 wove paper ·  Accession ID  1985.47.183

The image shows interlocking arcs and lines creating an abstract composition. The shapes overlap and intertwine, forming a dynamic pattern. Different colors such as blue, orange, green, and yellow fill the spaces between the lines.
Frank Stella, Robert Knisel, John Roberts, Gemini G.E.L., York Factory II [color trial proof], 1974, color screenprint on black Arches wove paper [color trial proof], Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 2015.23.181

York Factory II [color trial proof]

Frank Stella, Robert Knisel, John Roberts, Gemini G.E.L. · 1974 · color screenprint on black Arches wove paper [color trial proof] ·  Accession ID  2015.23.181

There are jumper cables with red and green clamps, a small beige cup, and a rolled-up bag of sugar on a dark, shiny fabric surface. The color palette consists of deep browns, red, green, beige, and light blue. The jumper cables with clamps are in the center of the image, coiling around the beige cup. The rolled-up sugar bag is towards the upper left corner.
Ed Ruscha, John Roberts, Richard Ewen, Jeff Wasserman, Gemini G.E.L., Open, 1974 - 1975, published 1975, color screenprint with varnish on Arches 88 wove paper, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1981.5.249

Open

Ed Ruscha, John Roberts, Richard Ewen, Jeff Wasserman, Gemini G.E.L. · 1974 - 1975, published 1975 · color screenprint with varnish on Arches 88 wove paper ·  Accession ID  1981.5.249

The image features intersecting curved and straight lines forming a symmetrical pattern with large sweeping arcs. The design resembles overlapping ribbons or arches, each segment filled with a texture reminiscent of wood grain. Rectangular and triangular shapes complete the arrangement.
Frank Stella, Robert Knisel, John Roberts, Gemini G.E.L., York Factory II [color trial proof III], 1974, screenprint in white on black Arches wove paper [color trial proof], Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 2015.23.182.a

York Factory II [color trial proof III]

Frank Stella, Robert Knisel, John Roberts, Gemini G.E.L. · 1974 · screenprint in white on black Arches wove paper [color trial proof] ·  Accession ID  2015.23.182.a

There is a dark brown round table in the center, surrounded by red and orange chairs with zigzag patterns on the armrests. The room features warm colors like brown, red, orange, and green. On the table is a small yellow lizard holding a cup. There is a large potted plant on the right casting shadows on the bright orange wall. A rectangular window on the wall shows a blue sky outside.
Ken Price, Jeff Wasserman, John Roberts, Gemini G.E.L., Mediterranean Lizard Cup, started 1972, published 1975, color screenprint on Arches 88 wove paper, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1981.5.122

Mediterranean Lizard Cup

Ken Price, Jeff Wasserman, John Roberts, Gemini G.E.L. · started 1972, published 1975 · color screenprint on Arches 88 wove paper ·  Accession ID  1981.5.122

The image shows angular and interlocking geometric shapes forming an abstract composition. There is a yellow quadrilateral at the top bordered by green, transitioning into a large blue shape at the bottom. Adjacent to the blue is a red trapezoid-like shape, with a tan rectangle nested between them. The arrangement gives the impression of a stylized building or complex puzzle with bold coloring and clean lines. The shapes are connected by their vibrant, crayon-like texture, adding movement and energy to the piece.
Frank Stella, Ron McPherson, Anthony Zepeda, Edward Henderson, John Roberts, Jeff Wasserman, Gemini G.E.L., Moultonville, 1967, published 1974, color lithograph and screenprint on Arches wove paper, Gift of David Gensburg, 1983.71.33

Moultonville

Frank Stella, Ron McPherson, Anthony Zepeda, Edward Henderson, John Roberts, Jeff Wasserman, Gemini G.E.L. · 1967, published 1974 · color lithograph and screenprint on Arches wove paper ·  Accession ID  1983.71.33