Problems Involving Equilibrium

1971

John Randoph Carter

Associated Names
John Randolph Carter

Artist, American, born 1941

Kelpra Studio

Publisher

The image consists of a mix of shapes and lines that intersect and overlap. Two figures in yellow suits and helmets face a small house on a boat surrounded by swirling lines. Below are two mirrored portraits of a man's face. On the left, two heads with exaggerated expressions are stacked vertically. On the right, a cartoonish figure with an elephant head sits near a cupcake. At the bottom, hands grasp a rifle, connecting the elements in an abstract narrative.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color screenprint on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Artist

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 96.52 × 64.77 cm (38 × 25 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2018.19.4

  • Series Title

    Night Croquet

Associated Artworks

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The image features geometric shapes and bold lines, with a central abstract composition. At the top, a rectangle encloses another section with silhouettes of brown trees against a blue background. Below, two zebras, facing opposite directions, dominate the frame with their blue-and-white striped bodies, placed on a vibrant backdrop made of colorful triangles and squares in red, yellow, blue, and pink.

Zebrarbez

John Randolph Carter, Kelpra Studio

1971

This is a promotional poster for a collection of artwork by John Randolph Carter. The design features text in various fonts and colors on a black background, promoting a suite of photo screen prints titled "Night Croquet". Two line drawings of figures with croquet mallets are placed symmetrically at the top. The text highlights various elements contained within the portfolio, such as robots, astronauts, magic tricks, and strange animals. The poster includes a combination of yellow, red, purple, blue, and white text organized into sections that highlight different features and titles of the prints within the collection.

Night Croquet

John Randolph Carter, Kelpra Studio

1971

This composition shows a central figure reminiscent of a vintage deep-sea diving suit in the middle of a light yellow background. On either side are symmetrical abstract hands in vibrant yellow and red on a purple backdrop. Above the diving suit are two identical images of a stylized geometric skyscraper in a pop art style with bold colors. The top section features circular and square shapes outlined in contrasting pinks and yellows. Below the figure is a simplified outline of a sled with seats and a steering wheel. The color palette includes bold colors like browns, purples, pinks, and yellows.

Evidence of Swimming in Assyria

John Randolph Carter, Kelpra Studio

1971

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gift of the Artist to NGA, 2018.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in graphite, lower left: Problems Involving Equilibrium; lower center: 23/100; lower right: John Randolph Carter 1971

Markings

stamped in gray, lower left verso [running horizontally]: K [in box] / 7755

Wikidata ID

Q77261030

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