Mary Weatherford

American, born 1963

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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

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The Walls of Dis

Mary Weatherford, Sam Carr-Prindle · 2019 · color spit bite aquatint on gampi paper chine collé on Somerset paper (OKTP) ·  Accession ID  2024.132.729