Untitled

1993

William S. Burroughs

Associated Names
William S. Burroughs

Artist, American, 1914 - 1997

Xiaowen Chen

Printer, American, active second half 20th century

Julie Mahler

Printer, American

Mark Callen

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Tim Baker

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Graphicstudio

Publisher

The image features swirling and textured shapes forming an abstract composition. A large, dark rectangular form is centrally placed, surrounded by intricate patterns resembling tree bark texture or geographical topography. Splashes of green and beige create an organic mosaic. The rectangular element contrasts with the chaotic forms, enhancing the abstract nature of the piece.
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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

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The artwork displays jagged, black outlines forming irregular shapes, alongside a rectangular block of blue in the bottom right corner. The organic forms suggest a rugged landscape or rocky terrain with abstract markings resembling a geological map. The blue rectangle contains a small circular point, evoking a window or body of water, contrasting with the natural forms above.

Blue Sharpshooter

David Bradshaw, Julie Mahler, Tim Baker, Graphicstudio

1993

The image shows a pattern of raised diamond and oval shapes intersecting to form a repetitive design on a metallic surface. The shiny, silver shapes create a textured appearance similar to industrial diamond plate flooring, with each element reflecting light and casting shadows.

Propagation Hazard

William S. Burroughs, David Bradshaw, Graphicstudio

1993

The image displays a repetitive pattern of diamond-shaped lines arranged in a diagonal grid across a square canvas. The composition has an abstract quality, resembling the texture found on industrial metal flooring or tread plates. The diamond shapes are raised, creating a play of light and shadow that highlights their three-dimensional appearance and adds a tactile sense to the visual depiction.

Forge

David Bradshaw, Xiaowen Chen, Mark Callen, Graphicstudio

1993

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Graphicstudio/University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida

Associated Names

Inscriptions

across bottom verso in graphite: William S Burroughs N.G.A.

Markings

stamped lower right verso in gray: Graphicstudio, U.S.F. chop, two printer's chops (a cross within a wheel and an octopus) / 1161-4 / (copyright mark) 1993 William S. Burroughs / Graphicstudio, U.S.F.

Wikidata ID

Q75393388

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