Untitled

2003, published 2004

Bodo Korsig

Associated Names
Bodo Korsig

Artist, German, born 1962

John Dowell

Printer, American, born 1941

The image is divided into two panels. The left panel features a horizontal line with five small, irregular black shapes. The right panel displays two wavy black lines, each with a small abstract form attached to one end. The panels are set against a textured yellow background.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    relief print in black and yellow on two sheets of Rives BFK wove paper

  • Credit Line

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

  • Dimensions

    overall: 56.83 × 76.52 cm (22 3/8 × 30 1/8 in.)
    image (each approx.): 39 × 22.9 cm (15 3/8 × 9 in.)
    sheet (each approx.): 56.8 × 38.3 cm (22 3/8 × 15 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2008.82.1.11.a-b

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

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

Inscriptions

a) "03 Bodo Korsig" lower right margin, graphite. "14/50" lower left margin, graphite. "I" lower center margin, graphite;
b) "03 Bodo Korsig" lower right margin, graphite. "14/50" lower left margin, graphite. "II" lower center margin, graphite.

Watermarks

BFK Rives / France / [infinity symbol] / E


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