Propagation Hazard

1993

David Bradshaw

Associated Names
David Bradshaw

Artist, American, born 1944

Xiaowen Chen

Printer, American, active second half 20th century

Mark Callen

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Graphicstudio

Publisher

The image features a combination of curved and straight lines, circular and scribbled shapes. On the left side, there are shapes and dark lines resembling a contour map or technical drawing with various notes and numbers. On the right side, there are black lines resembling twisted cables or ropes, with a knot-like formation. The overlapping lines and textual elements create a visually intricate pattern.
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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

Inscriptions

along bottom right in graphite: DAVID BRADSHAW N.G.A. PROOF 1993; lower right verso in graphite: 'PROPAGATION HAZARD'

Markings

stamped in gray lower right verso : (Graphicstudio U.S.F. and printer's chops) / 1161-6 / (copyright mark) 1993 D. Bradshaw / Graphicstudio, U.S.F.

Wikidata ID

Q75393395

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