The Practice from Doorway

2009

David C. Driskell

Associated Names
David C. Driskell
Artist, American, 1931 - 2020
Curlee Raven Holton
Printer, American, born 1951
Cardinal Point Press
Publisher
The image features abstract shapes and lines with bold colors including green, blue, red, and yellow. These elements combine to suggest familiar objects and forms, such as a central silhouette and possible flora. The composition conveys a chaotic yet structured environment with organic and human-made elements like leaves or moving arms.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    one from a portfolio of twelve screenprints on wove BFK Rives paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson

  • Dimensions

    image: 20 × 17.8 cm (7 7/8 × 7 in.)
    sheet: 38.2 × 28.1 cm (15 1/16 × 11 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2024.147.32.11

Associated Artworks

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The image shows an abstract composition with wavy, irregular lines and shapes layered over each other. It features vibrant colors like red, blue, orange, and white. The artwork suggests the presence of a doorway within a chaotic yet harmonious pattern resembling a vibrant mosaic or stained glass. The composition evokes the idea of looking into another world through a colorful, energetic threshold.

Doorway from Doorway

David C. Driskell, Curlee Raven Holton, Cardinal Point Press
2009

Doorway

David C. Driskell, Curlee Raven Holton, Cardinal Point Press
2009
The image shows swirling lines and bold shapes in a mainly vertical orientation, created with red, blue, and white strokes. There is a central figure with outstretched wing-like shapes. The figure holds a smaller form resembling a bird, suggesting a peaceful connection. The artwork utilizes colorful lines to tie the composition together, inviting viewers to recognize familiar celestial and natural symbols.

Angel of Peace from Doorway

David C. Driskell, Curlee Raven Holton, Cardinal Point Press
2009

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

"Driskell 09" lower right margin, graphite. "The Practice" lower center margin, graphite, artist's hand. "2/75" lower left margin, graphite, artist's hand.

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