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Reid Walker

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This is a photograph of many rectangular mirrors with wooden frames being held upright in a snowy landscape by a crowd of people. The mirrors reflect the surroundings, showing patches of blue sky and snow-covered mountains. The people are holding the large mirrors in front of them, obscuring their faces and bodies, but they appear to be wearing clothes suitable for cold weather, including big, hooded jackets, boots, and gloves. In the background, a snowy landscape with hills and clear blue sky is visible. Yellow-green grass is interspersed with snow on the ground, giving texture to the landscape.
Cannupa Hanska Luger, Mirror Shield Project, 2016 - ongoing, single-channel digital video, color, sound, 2:04 minutes, and mirror shields, Gift of Funds from Reid Walker, © Canupa Hanska Luger, Courtesy of the artist and Garth Greenan Gallery, New York, 2024.48.1

Mirror Shield Project

Cannupa Hanska Luger · 2016 - ongoing · single-channel digital video, color, sound, 2:04 minutes, and mirror shields ·  Accession ID  2024.48.1

This sculpture is a punching bag embellished with long fringe and geometric patterns made of colorful beads. The punching bag is hung from black straps which are attached to a long red rope with a silver hook. Most of the punching bag is decorated with triangle and diamond shapes created with small beads in bright colors such as blue, red, green, yellow, black, teal, and pink. Among these shapes are beaded words in bright white that appear to circle around the bag; visible to us are the words "HOLD THESE TRUTHS TO SELF." From the bottom of the bag, long, colorful strings hang in layers and pool on the floor, creating a colorful fringe. At the top are sections of blue and red fringe, and below them are sections of yellow and green fringe. The longest section of the fringe, which flows onto the floor, is black, red, yellow, and white. The ends of the long strings lay in a precise circle on the ground.
Jeffrey Gibson, WE HOLD THESE TRUTHS TO BE SELF-EVIDENT, 2024, glass beads, plastic beads, nylon fringe, nylon thread, acrylic felt, found punching bag, Gift of Funds from Reid Walker, Sasha and Charlie Sealy, Laurie Tisch Illumination Fund, and Janet Benton and David Schunter, © Jeffrey Gibson, Max Yawney, 2024.59.1

WE HOLD THESE TRUTHS TO BE SELF-EVIDENT

Jeffrey Gibson · 2024 · glass beads, plastic beads, nylon fringe, nylon thread, acrylic felt, found punching bag ·  Accession ID  2024.59.1

The image features a waterfall, potentially Horseshoe Falls at Niagara Falls. The viewpoint is elevated, overlooking the cascading water. The horizon line is high with land and water meeting in the distance. A bridge spans over the edge of the falls to the left. The brushstrokes are smooth, capturing the water's movement. The color palette consists of aquamarine, turquoise, white, and subtle earthy tones for the rocks and bridge. Red and beige star shapes add decoration. The sky is clear blue.
Kay WalkingStick, The Niagara Cascades, 2024, oil on panel, Patrons' Permanent Fund and Gift of Funds from Reid Walker, 2025.32.1

The Niagara Cascades

Kay WalkingStick · 2024 · oil on panel ·  Accession ID  2025.32.1

This painting shows a canyon landscape viewed from a high vantage point, with ridges and formations extending into the distance. The horizon is positioned high in the painting, with the light-blue sky featuring soft white clouds. The canyon displays vibrant shades of red, pink, and green, contrasting with shadowed areas in darker shades of blue and gray. In the bottom right corner of the painting, there are some geometric white and blue patterns overlayed on top of the canyon.
Kay WalkingStick, North Rim Temple, 2023, oil on panel, Gift of the Collectors Committee and Gift of Funds from Reid Walker, © Kay WalkingStick, Courtesy the artist and Hales, London and New York, Photo by JSP Art Photography, 2024.17.1

North Rim Temple

Kay WalkingStick · 2023 · oil on panel ·  Accession ID  2024.17.1

The image is captured from ground-level, showing a narrow alleyway in a residential area. The alley stretches into the distance with bends, bordered by buildings on one side and bushes and trees on the other. Streetlights illuminate the path, including one close by and a couple further away, casting a warm glow on the wet pavement. Puddles of water reflect the light. A dimly-lit house on the left has faint light from its windows, indicating nighttime. The scene features deep shadows and soft, warm artificial lighting, creating a muted yet contrasting night setting.
Guadalupe Rosales, shortcut, 2022, inkjet print and engraved aluminum frame, Gift of Reid Walker, 2024.183.1

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Guadalupe Rosales · 2022 · inkjet print and engraved aluminum frame ·  Accession ID  2024.183.1