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Hidden Hand

2003

John Phillips

Associated Names

John Phillips

Artist, British, active late 20th century

Experimental Printmaking Institute

Publisher

The image shows embossed lines forming the words "hidden hand" in an elegant cursive style, with "hand" placed beneath "hidden" in alignment. Brown speckles scattered on the right side of the paper resemble a light spray of paint, evoking a comparison to sand or earth. The combination of embossed text and scattered speckles creates a scene blending natural elements with crafted elements.

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Artwork overview

Medium

digital print on wove folded sheet, containing debossing and embossing with lemon juice on wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of Jon D. Smith, Jr., Harold and Janet Tague, and Riley Temple
Dimensions

sheet (.a): 37.5 × 56.4 cm (14 3/4 × 22 3/16 in.)
overall (.b, folded): 39.05 × 57.47 cm (15 3/8 × 22 5/8 in.)
Accession Number

2008.82.1.6.a-b

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

Wayne Crothers, Experimental Printmaking Institute, Quentin Mosley, Allan Edmunds, John Dowell, Kay WalkingStick, Bodo Korsig, Grace Hartigan, Emma Amos, Various Artists, Ian Short, Robert Beckman, John Phillips, Curlee Raven Holton, Faith Ringgold, Sam Gilliam, David C. Driskell, Richard Anuszkiewicz

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

National Gallery of Art

Inscriptions

a) "John Phillips" lower right margin, graphite. "14/50" lower left margin, graphite.

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