Hungry Ghosts

1964/1965

Lee Mullican

Associated Names
Lee Mullican

Artist, American, 1919 - 1998

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image shows a large rectangular shape filled with a vibrant red color. There is a black signature with cursive script in the lower right corner.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    portfolio w/ 12 lithographs (stone, aluminum and zinc) including title page and colophon on white and buff Arches paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    Overall (approximate): 46 x 35.8 cm (18 1/8 x 14 1/8 in.)
    accessory size: 48.2 x 37.4 x 1.9 cm (19 x 14 3/4 x 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.34.370.1-12

Associated Artworks

See all 12 artworks
The image depicts a complex arrangement of lines and shapes on a vibrant blue background, creating an abstract design. Swirling lines and circular motifs are scattered across the blue surface, connecting and overlapping in a dynamic way. Some shapes resemble swirling galaxies or concentric bubbles, while others are reminiscent of mechanical gears or abstract faces. Dotted lines curving around suggest paths winding through the abstract landscape. The words "Hungry Ghosts" and "ten lithographs" are handwritten within the design.

Hungry Ghosts (Title Page)

Lee Mullican, Tamarind Institute

1964

The image displays a complex arrangement of geometric and organic shapes with intersecting lines and curves forming an intricate pattern. The artwork combines various shapes such as circles, triangles, and zigzag lines with solid and dotted outlines. Some shapes resemble objects like puzzle pieces or gears, while others appear flexible and folding like an accordion. The composition combines mechanical and organic elements with flowing lines and dotted curves, creating a dynamic and rhythmic appearance.

Hungry Ghosts I

Lee Mullican, Tamarind Institute

1964

The image shows a complex arrangement of lines and geometric shapes including straight lines, rectangles, and circles. The composition is dense and intricate, with intersecting and overlapping elements. The lines vary in orientation and density, creating a sense of movement. Circular shapes with darker shading are dispersed throughout the composition, adding depth. This abstract artwork may be reminiscent of a city map, with the circles resembling intersections amidst a network of streets.

Hungry Ghosts II

Lee Mullican, Tamarind Institute

1964

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

all lithographs signed; only colophon signed and dated

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Tyler (T.54)

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