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The image features abstract shapes with strong outlines resembling stylized, geometric humanoid figures. The leftmost figure has a wide-headed totem with circular eyes, while the second figure has a smaller, face-like design near the top. Two additional figures are to the right, one with a diamond-shaped pattern and a triangular form resembling a torso. Surrounding these figures are various abstract, curved lines and shapes decorating the background.
Quentin Mosley, Experimental Printmaking Institute, Venus Figures and Batons de Commandment, 2004, color screenprint on two sheets of black wove paper, Gift of Jon D. Smith, Jr., Harold and Janet Tague, and Riley Temple, 2008.82.1.15.a-b

Venus Figures and Batons de Commandment

Quentin Mosley, Experimental Printmaking Institute · 2004 · color screenprint on two sheets of black wove paper ·  Accession ID  2008.82.1.15.a-b

The image displays two panels with bold black brush strokes on blue and yellow backgrounds. The strokes form abstract shapes resembling interconnected loops that could be seen as face or mask outlines. The blue panel features a central dark rounded form with a lighter blue and white section. In the yellow panel, dark loops are surrounded by lighter yellow shades, resembling abstract faces or figures.
Grace Hartigan, Alfonso Corpus, Experimental Printmaking Institute, Marie Antoinette and Cleopatra, 2004, color lithograph on two sheets of Rives BFK wove paper, Gift of Jon D. Smith, Jr., Harold and Janet Tague, and Riley Temple, 2008.82.1.10.a-b

Marie Antoinette and Cleopatra

Grace Hartigan, Alfonso Corpus, Experimental Printmaking Institute · 2004 · color lithograph on two sheets of Rives BFK wove paper ·  Accession ID  2008.82.1.10.a-b

The image contains intricate lines and shapes, including swirls, spirals, circles, and rectangles arranged in an abstract manner. Two humanoid figures are formed by swirling geometric patterns on the left panel. The right panel displays a dense arrangement of cursive writing, obscuring the underlying texture. Both panels are dominated by warm hues of orange and red.
Wayne Crothers, Experimental Printmaking Institute, Emotional Space/Anatomical Space, 2003, color reduction woodcut on two sheets of wove paper, Gift of Jon D. Smith, Jr., Harold and Janet Tague, and Riley Temple, 2008.82.1.8.a-b

Emotional Space/Anatomical Space

Wayne Crothers, Experimental Printmaking Institute · 2003 · color reduction woodcut on two sheets of wove paper ·  Accession ID  2008.82.1.8.a-b

The image shows embossed lines forming the words "hidden hand" in an elegant cursive style, with "hand" placed beneath "hidden" in alignment. Brown speckles scattered on the right side of the paper resemble a light spray of paint, evoking a comparison to sand or earth. The combination of embossed text and scattered speckles creates a scene blending natural elements with crafted elements.
John Phillips, Experimental Printmaking Institute, Hidden Hand, 2003, digital print on wove folded sheet, containing debossing and embossing with lemon juice on wove paper, Gift of Jon D. Smith, Jr., Harold and Janet Tague, and Riley Temple, 2008.82.1.6.a-b

Hidden Hand

John Phillips, Experimental Printmaking Institute · 2003 · digital print on wove folded sheet, containing debossing and embossing with lemon juice on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2008.82.1.6.a-b

The image displays overlapped curved shapes and angular lines in a dynamic composition. Various textures and colors are used, including red and yellow stripes, a large silver-gray shape, hints of blue and turquoise, and other shapes and patterns in orange and brown.
Sam Gilliam, Wayne Crothers, Experimental Printmaking Institute, Untitled, 2004, cut and sewn color relief prints on wove paper, fabric, and felt, Gift of Jon D. Smith, Jr., Harold and Janet Tague, and Riley Temple, 2008.82.1.3

Untitled

Sam Gilliam, Wayne Crothers, Experimental Printmaking Institute · 2004 · cut and sewn color relief prints on wove paper, fabric, and felt ·  Accession ID  2008.82.1.3

The image features intersecting and overlapping shapes and lines, creating a complex, abstract visual composition. The piece is dominated by vibrant blue tones with lighter strokes, interspersed with decorative strips showing a pattern resembling a vibrant, multicolored fabric. On the left side of the artwork, there is a dark, embossed rectangular shape displaying the faces of two figures in profile. On the right side, there is a form resembling a fish or a winged creature, integrating a sense of movement. Scattered throughout are vintage-style photographs.
Emma Amos, Quentin Mosley, Experimental Printmaking Institute, How Time Flies, 2004, color silk aquatint and screenprint with collage on two sheets of Rives BFK wove paper, Gift of Jon D. Smith, Jr., Harold and Janet Tague, and Riley Temple, 2008.82.1.9.a-b

How Time Flies

Emma Amos, Quentin Mosley, Experimental Printmaking Institute · 2004 · color silk aquatint and screenprint with collage on two sheets of Rives BFK wove paper ·  Accession ID  2008.82.1.9.a-b

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.
David C. Driskell, Curlee Raven Holton, Experimental Printmaking Institute, Brown Derby, 2003, etching in brown and black on wove paper, Gift of Jon D. Smith, Jr., Harold and Janet Tague, and Riley Temple, 2008.82.1.2

Brown Derby

David C. Driskell, Curlee Raven Holton, Experimental Printmaking Institute · 2003 · etching in brown and black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2008.82.1.2

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.
Bodo Korsig, John Dowell, Experimental Printmaking Institute, Untitled, 2003, published 2004, relief print in black and yellow on two sheets of Rives BFK wove paper, Gift of Jon D. Smith, Jr., Harold and Janet Tague, and Riley Temple, 2008.82.1.11.a-b

Untitled

Bodo Korsig, John Dowell, Experimental Printmaking Institute · 2003, published 2004 · relief print in black and yellow on two sheets of Rives BFK wove paper ·  Accession ID  2008.82.1.11.a-b

Shown from the waist down, two pairs of legs, silhouetted in matte gold, float to our left of center from top edge of the composition against a streaks and smears of cobalt blue and muted mint green in this abstract, horizonal print. The image spans two pieces of paper, so there is a narrow white margin down the center. The legs seem to face each other in profile, knees touching or overlapping. One foot in the pair to our right is lifted behind the body and the person to the left stands up on the toes of both feet. A network of stylized stems, leaves, palm fronds, and perhaps narrow tree trunks in rust brown overlays the blue and green field. In pencil under the image in the lower left, an inscription reads, “il sogno del cortile 14/50,” and to the right, “Kay WalkingStick 2004,” though not all the letters are fully articulated.
Kay WalkingStick, Experimental Printmaking Institute, Allan Edmunds, il sogno del cortile (The Courtyard Dream), 2004, screenprint, collagraph, and lithograph on two sheets of Rives BFK wove paper, Gift of Jon D. Smith, Jr., Harold and Janet Tague, and Riley Temple, 2008.82.1.12.a-b

il sogno del cortile (The Courtyard Dream)

Kay WalkingStick, Experimental Printmaking Institute, Allan Edmunds · 2004 · screenprint, collagraph, and lithograph on two sheets of Rives BFK wove paper ·  Accession ID  2008.82.1.12.a-b

Faith Ringgold, John Phillips, Experimental Printmaking Institute, Freedom Flag #1, 2003, color digital print on wove paper, Gift of Jon D. Smith, Jr., Harold and Janet Tague, and Riley Temple, 2008.82.1.4

Freedom Flag #1

Faith Ringgold, John Phillips, Experimental Printmaking Institute · 2003 · color digital print on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2008.82.1.4