Untitled (Amulets) from Artists for Obama

2008

Julie Mehretu

Associated Names
Julie Mehretu

Artist, American, born Ethiopia, 1970

Case Hudson

Printer, American, born 1968

Gemini G.E.L.

Publisher

The image displays a collection of black, jagged lines and swirling forms across the composition. The lines intersect and separate in a dynamic manner. The overall impression is one of chaotic energy, resembling gusts of wind, smoke, or natural turbulence.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching printed chine collé on wove Somerset paper from a portfolio of eight lithographs and five etchings

  • Credit Line

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

  • Dimensions

    plate: 20.32 x 25.08 cm (8 x 9 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 30.48 x 35.56 cm (12 x 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2009.69.1.8

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 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.

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

Jonathan Borofsky, Anna Medina, 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 Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 2180.

Inscriptions

"Mehretu 2008" lower right margin, graphite. "S. P. 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 / © 2008 Julie Mehretu and Gemini G.E.L. LLC / JM08-3441

Wikidata ID

Q76441044

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