Untitled

2004

Sam Gilliam

Associated Names
Sam Gilliam
Artist, American, 1933 - 2022
Wayne Crothers
Printer, Australian, born 1961
Experimental Printmaking Institute
Publisher
The image displays overlapped curved shapes and angular lines in a dynamic composition. Various textures and colors are used, including red and yellow stripes, a large silver-gray shape, hints of blue and turquoise, and other shapes and patterns in orange and brown.
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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

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This is a photograph of a blue portfolio cover with silver text. The cover is blue with white or light gray text reading: "MASTER ARTISTS MASTER PRINTMAKERS PORTFOLIO".

Master Artists Master Printmakers

Various Artists, Richard Anuszkiewicz, David C. Driskell, Sam Gilliam, Faith Ringgold, Curlee Raven Holton, John Phillips, Robert Beckman, Ian Short, Wayne Crothers, Emma Amos, Grace Hartigan, Bodo Korsig, Kay WalkingStick, John Dowell, Allan Edmunds, Quentin Mosley, Experimental Printmaking Institute
2003
The image consists of three panels, each containing two vertical rectangles aligned side by side with a contrasting thin line between them. The first panel on the left displays bright yellow rectangles bordered by light pastel lines. The central panel presents fiery red rectangles outlined in green and blue. The third panel on the right consists of dark black rectangles against vibrant yellow and orange edges.

Twin Portals: Homage to the Twin Towers

Richard Anuszkiewicz, Experimental Printmaking Institute, Robert Beckman, Ian Short
2003
The image shows an intricate composition of swirling lines and overlapping shapes that come together to form multiple abstract human faces. Features resembling eyes, noses, and lips can be seen on these faces, intertwined within the complex web of lines. A central shape resembling a hat is also visible. The artwork presents abstract interpretations of faces and hats through fluid and textured forms, offering a layered visual experience.

Brown Derby

David C. Driskell, Curlee Raven Holton, Experimental Printmaking Institute
2003

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Experimental Printmaking Institute, Easton, Pennsylvania; acquired 2008 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: 14/50; lower center in black ink: '[undeciphered]'; lower right in black ink: Sam Gilliam / '04

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