Sam Carr-Prindle

American, born 1983

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The image shows sweeping, fluid lines and curves in a rich purple hue on a white background. The artwork suggests forms reminiscent of flowing water or waves crashing together, with areas appearing translucent and opaque. Small splatters and dots add texture. A bright red dot near the top right stands out, similar to a solitary planet. Broad strokes evoke the movement of clouds or swirling smoke.
Mary Weatherford, Sam Carr-Prindle, The Walls of Dis [working proof 3], 2019, color spit bite aquatint on gampi paper chine collé on Somerset paper (WP 3 – purple proof with red dot on chine collé) [working proof 3], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.732

The Walls of Dis [working proof 3]

Mary Weatherford, Sam Carr-Prindle · 2019 · color spit bite aquatint on gampi paper chine collé on Somerset paper (WP 3 – purple proof with red dot on chine collé) [working proof 3] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.732

The image displays blue brushstrokes overlapping to create curves and arcs. There is a small red dot near the top of the painting.
Mary Weatherford, Sam Carr-Prindle, The Walls of Dis [working proof 4], 2019, color spit bite aquatint on gampi paper chine collé on Somerset paper (WP 4 – blue proof with red dot on chine collé) [working proof 4], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.733

The Walls of Dis [working proof 4]

Mary Weatherford, Sam Carr-Prindle · 2019 · color spit bite aquatint on gampi paper chine collé on Somerset paper (WP 4 – blue proof with red dot on chine collé) [working proof 4] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.733

The image shows a swirl of broad lines and strokes creating an intricate, overlapping pattern. The composition is dominated by shades of black and gray, with various opacities and directions in the brushstrokes. The lines resemble billowing smoke or a curtain caught in motion. A small red dot near the top right provides contrast to the monochromatic tone of the piece. The interplay of dark and light elements in abstract form suggests complex layering akin to changing cloud formations in the sky.
Mary Weatherford, Sam Carr-Prindle, The Walls of Dis [working proof 1], 2019, color spit bite aquatint on gampi paper chine collé on Somerset paper (WP 1 – black proof with red dot on chine collé) [working proof 1], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.730

The Walls of Dis [working proof 1]

Mary Weatherford, Sam Carr-Prindle · 2019 · color spit bite aquatint on gampi paper chine collé on Somerset paper (WP 1 – black proof with red dot on chine collé) [working proof 1] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.730

The image displays arcs and strokes of dark and teal hues intersecting and overlapping. The colors blend to create movement in the composition.
Mary Weatherford, Sam Carr-Prindle, The Walls of Dis [working proof 2], 2019, color spit bite aquatint on gampi paper chine collé on Somerset paper (WP 2 – black and turquoise proof on chine collé, turquoise plate later discarded) [working proof 2], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2024.132.731

The Walls of Dis [working proof 2]

Mary Weatherford, Sam Carr-Prindle · 2019 · color spit bite aquatint on gampi paper chine collé on Somerset paper (WP 2 – black and turquoise proof on chine collé, turquoise plate later discarded) [working proof 2] ·  Accession ID  2024.132.731

The image depicts irregular crack-like lines that intersect to create an abstract pattern. On the left, a dark brown area is filled with these lines. On the right, the background is white, with dark lines forming a network resembling fragmented ice or broken pottery. The image showcases a combination of distinct areas with variations in color and texture.
Leonardo Drew, Sam Carr-Prindle, Crown Point Press, CPP6 [proof], 2016, etching and aquatint printed in black and brown on wove paper [proof], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2019.115.119

CPP6 [proof]

Leonardo Drew, Sam Carr-Prindle, Crown Point Press · 2016 · etching and aquatint printed in black and brown on wove paper [proof] ·  Accession ID  2019.115.119

Leonardo Drew, Sam Carr-Prindle, Crown Point Press, CPP10, 2015, color aquatint and etching on Magnani Revere wove paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 2019.115.125

CPP10

Leonardo Drew, Sam Carr-Prindle, Crown Point Press · 2015 · color aquatint and etching on Magnani Revere wove paper ·  Accession ID  2019.115.125

The image is divided into two sections with different textures and patterns. The upper portion has abstract rectangular shapes closely packed with intricate lines resembling a cobblestone pathway. The lower section shows a network of crack-like lines, resembling a parched desert ground or cracked ceramics. The clear contrast between the two sections emphasizes the juxtaposition of order and chaos.
Leonardo Drew, Sam Carr-Prindle, Crown Point Press, CPP6, 2015, etching on Magnani Revere wove paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 2019.115.118

CPP6

Leonardo Drew, Sam Carr-Prindle, Crown Point Press · 2015 · etching on Magnani Revere wove paper ·  Accession ID  2019.115.118

The image displays an abstract composition divided into two sections. The upper half consists of irregular, rectangular shapes resembling a patchwork. The lower section shows a more fluid pattern of cracks and lines.
Leonardo Drew, Sam Carr-Prindle, Crown Point Press, CPP5, 2015, etching printed in gray with black gampi paper chine collé on Magnani Revere wove paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 2019.115.117

CPP5

Leonardo Drew, Sam Carr-Prindle, Crown Point Press · 2015 · etching printed in gray with black gampi paper chine collé on Magnani Revere wove paper ·  Accession ID  2019.115.117

The image depicts a composition of intricate cracked lines spanning horizontally across the canvas, dividing it into two main sections of brown and white. The left side displays darker, organic patterns resembling the look of rugged terrain. The right side, contrasted in stark white, continues the network of lines, resembling a mosaic or fragmented ice sheets. These elements create a visual resemblance to geographical maps or the patterns of dried out riverbeds.
Leonardo Drew, Sam Carr-Prindle, Crown Point Press, CPP6 [proof], 2015, etching printed in black and brown on wove paper [proof], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2019.115.120

CPP6 [proof]

Leonardo Drew, Sam Carr-Prindle, Crown Point Press · 2015 · etching printed in black and brown on wove paper [proof] ·  Accession ID  2019.115.120

The image shows diagonal, zigzagging lines in varying shades of green, creating a striped pattern. Bright orange circles are scattered across the image. These shapes and colors combine to create an abstract composition.
Tomma Abts, Emily York, Sam Carr-Prindle, Crown Point Press, Untitled (small circles), 2015, color aquatint on Revere wove paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 2019.115.1

Untitled (small circles)

Tomma Abts, Emily York, Sam Carr-Prindle, Crown Point Press · 2015 · color aquatint on Revere wove paper ·  Accession ID  2019.115.1