Metro from No Parking Anytime

2001

Shahzia Sikander

Associated Names
Shahzia Sikander

Artist, American, born Pakistan, 1969

Rachel Fuller

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Dena Schuckit

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Case Hudson

Printer, American, born 1968

Crown Point Press

Publisher

The image shows two individuals facing each other in profile. Both have long, brown hair and wear brown clothing with visible collars. Above them is a complex geometric design with flowing lines connecting to a circular, star-like pattern of alternating orange and muted brown tones. Below, there are rectangular grid-like patterns beneath both figures. The background is a textured, neutral canvas.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color photogravure with aquatint, etching, and chine collé on wove Somerset paper from a portfolio of nine photogravures, one with etching, one with aquatint, one with aquatint and chine collé, two with etching and aquatint, two with etching and chine collé, and two with etching, aquatint, and chine collé

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    plate: 25.5 × 18.9 cm (10 1/16 × 7 7/16 in.)
    sheet: 46.1 × 36.7 cm (18 1/8 × 14 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2006.122.114.4

Associated Artworks

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The image features a central circular shape with concentric lines radiating outward. Surrounding this central motif are irregular shapes and lines extending in various directions, creating the impression of a burst or explosion. These forms appear organic and suggest movement, such as petals of a flower or rays of the sun. The abstract elements include curved swirls and block-like forms, evoking shooting stars or fireworks bursting in the sky. Warm earthy tones enhance the energetic and vivid quality of the artwork.

Armorial Bearings from No Parking Anytime

Rachel Fuller, Case Hudson, Dena Schuckit, Crown Point Press

2001

The image shows an abstract shape in dark red color against a plain gray background. The shape has curves and angles that convey energy and motion.

No Parking Anytime

Shahzia Sikander, Rachel Fuller, Dena Schuckit, Case Hudson, Crown Point Press, John DeMerritt, Crown Point Press

2001

This is a painting of an abstract composition with mirrored figures. The artwork showcases two mirrored figures facing each other with abstract strokes of blue and brown colors connecting them. The background is neutral, highlighting the contrast and interaction between the rendered elements and the abstract forms.

Entangled from No Parking Anytime

Shahzia Sikander, Rachel Fuller, Dena Schuckit, Case Hudson, Crown Point Press

2001

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"Shahzia Sikander '01" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. "OKTP" lower left margin, graphite, artist's hand. Verso: none.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q76438622

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