Human Structures and the Light of Consciousness for Obama [special proof]

2008

Jonathan Borofsky

Associated Names
Jonathan Borofsky

Artist, American, born 1942

Anna Medina

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Gemini G.E.L.

Publisher

The image shows a series of repeating geometric patterns composed of jagged, vertical, zigzagging lines arranged in a wavy sequence that gradually shifts across the canvas. The abstract composition utilizes shades of purple, orange, and white, creating a sense of depth and movement.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color lithograph on wove Rives BFK paper from a portfolio of eight lithographs and five etchings [special proof]

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Gemini G.E.L., LLC and the Artist

  • Dimensions

    image: 31.02 x 25.4 cm (12 3/16 x 10 in.)
    sheet: 35.56 x 73.66 cm (14 x 29 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2009.69.1.2

  • Portfolio Title

    Artists for Obama

Associated Artworks

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The image shows two wavy, parallel lines in red, white, and blue on top of a blurred background. Below the lines is a grayscale illustration of a pair of eyes and eyebrows.

Raised Eyebrows / Furrowed Foreheads (Red, White and Blue) from Artists for Obama

John Baldessari, Richard Kaz, Gemini G.E.L.

2008

Artists for Obama [special proof]

Various Artists, John Baldessari, Jonathan Borofsky, Frank Gehry, Ann Hamilton, Jasper Johns, Ellsworth Kelly, Brice Marden, Julie Mehretu, Ken Price, Ed Ruscha, Richard Serra, Susan Rothenberg, Richard Tuttle, Gemini G.E.L.

2008

The image features intertwining lines and loops forming an abstract composition. The lines suggest two figures or shapes but remain open to interpretation.

Sitonme from Artists for Obama

Frank Gehry, Monroe Dinos-Kaufman, Gemini G.E.L.

2008

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, California; acquired 2009 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1966

  • Gemini G.E.L. Sequence List. Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 2174.

Inscriptions

"JB 2008" lower right margin, graphite. "SP 1/14" lower left margin, graphite, artist's hand.

Markings

embossed lower right: © [Gemini G.E.L.]; stamped lower left verso in gray ink: Published by Gemini G.E.L. LLC / Los Angeles, California / © and Gemini G.E.L. LLC / JB08-5317

Wikidata ID

Q76441037

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