Jeffrey McMane

American, active early 21st century

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The image shows a combination of angular lines and organic shapes. There is an abstract interplay of rectangles and silhouettes at the top, where a black figure in a red-outlined rectangle leans against a demolished wall, accompanied by bright blue squiggly lines. The urban backdrop features overlapping building structures hinting at a high-rise city environment. At the bottom, white-outlined human figures in conversation are set against a textured backdrop with a palm tree. Colors and forms create visual separation between the silhouetted figures and photographic details around them, including architectural elements and a crowd scene.
John Baldessari, Richard Kaz, Jeffrey McMane, Gemini G.E.L., One and Three Persons (with Two Contexts—One Chaotic), 1994, published 2012, color lithograph and screenprint on hand-cut Rives BFK wove paper, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 2015.138.10

One and Three Persons (with Two Contexts—One Chaotic)

John Baldessari, Richard Kaz, Jeffrey McMane, Gemini G.E.L. · 1994, published 2012 · color lithograph and screenprint on hand-cut Rives BFK wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.138.10

The image shows an abstract composition featuring a blue amorphous shape with elongated lines resembling a figure engaged in skiing or snow sports, set against a snowy background with blurry tree shapes. A red dashed line crosses behind this form. Below, there is an image of a volcano erupting with fiery orange and yellow hues against a dark rocky landscape, depicting erupting lava connecting to familiar images of volcanic activity. The elements merge abstract representations with recognizable natural scenes.
John Baldessari, Richard Kaz, Jeffrey McMane, James Reid, Stephanie Wagner, Gemini G.E.L., Jump (with Volcano), 1994, published 2012, color lithograph and screenprint on Rives BFK wove paper, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 2015.138.9

Jump (with Volcano)

John Baldessari, Richard Kaz, Jeffrey McMane, James Reid, Stephanie Wagner, Gemini G.E.L. · 1994, published 2012 · color lithograph and screenprint on Rives BFK wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.138.9