Ghost Pi

2003

Tom Marioni

Associated Names
Tom Marioni

Artist, American, born 1937

Dena Schuckit

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Rachel Fuller

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Crown Point Press

Publisher

The image shows a large, sweeping shape resembling the Greek letter pi (π) painted in gray with a subtle yellow aura. The curving lines and flowing tail of the shape evoke motion, resembling a brushstroke or stylized letter form. The form occupies the right side of the canvas with an open, light background.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color drypoint on gampi chine collé on Somerset paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    plate: 15.2 x 24.3 cm (6 x 9 9/16 in.)
    sheet: 36.9 x 42.2 cm (14 1/2 x 16 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2006.122.52

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Acquired by NGA from Kathan Brown, San Francisco, 2006.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left below platemark in graphite: OKTP; lower right below platemark in graphite: Marioni '03; center verso in graphite: K (in circle) E (in circle); lower right verso in graphite: Marioni: Ghost Pi OKTP

Wikidata ID

Q76359048

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