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Jonathan Borofsky

American, born 1942

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This is an image showing handwritten text and a simple illustration. The text covers most of the white background, describing a dream involving a subway, a little boy, and thoughts on race and identity. Below the text is a rough, ink-drawn face with braided hair.
Jonathan Borofsky, Ron McPherson, Gemini G.E.L., Subway Dream, 1983, screenprint on Exeter wove paper with incandescent lamp and programmed electronic dimmer, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1988.74.6

Subway Dream

Jonathan Borofsky, Ron McPherson, Gemini G.E.L. · 1983 · screenprint on Exeter wove paper with incandescent lamp and programmed electronic dimmer ·  Accession ID  1988.74.6

This is a drawing of handwritten thoughts on a sheet of paper. It reflects on internal struggles with perfectionism and the desire to be unique. The text discusses feelings of unhappiness related to a constant need to excel and be distinct. It talks about finding joy in tension for creativity and focusing on self-improvement, beginning with personal care, and letting go of comparisons to reach one's potential. The notes underscore important phrases and ideas with different text styles, showing the emotional depth and personal significance of the reflection.
Jonathan Borofsky, Ron McPherson, James McGowan, Gemini G.E.L., What is Dragging Me [special proof], 1986, screenprint on Arches 88 wove paper [special proof], Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1989.55.1

What is Dragging Me [special proof]

Jonathan Borofsky, Ron McPherson, James McGowan, Gemini G.E.L. · 1986 · screenprint on Arches 88 wove paper [special proof] ·  Accession ID  1989.55.1

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Dancing Clown at No. 2964782

Jonathan Borofsky, Ron McPherson, Dirk Walter, Thomas Stubbs, Hope Weiss, Gemini G.E.L. · 1986 · hand-painted color screenprint with foil collage on Exeter wove paper, with motorized ring and cord ·  Accession ID  1991.74.10

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Flowers at No. 2984212

Jonathan Borofsky, Ron McPherson, James McGowan, Dirk Walter, Hope Weiss, Gemini G.E.L. · 1986 · color screenprint with hand-painting on Arches Cover wove paper ·  Accession ID  1991.74.9

This is a drawing of a sheet of postage stamps featuring cats on a patterned background. The image shows thirty postage stamps arranged in a 5x6 grid. Each stamp depicts an illustration of a cat with bold lines and a stylized appearance. The background has a repetitive pattern resembling a lattice or woven surface. The image is monochrome with strong contrasts between black and white. The detailed textures in both the cat and the background pattern exhibit a meticulous line work technique, typical of artistic stamp designs.
Jonathan Borofsky, Photo Impact, Gemini G.E.L., Berlin Dream Stamp [special proof], started 1985, published 1991, perforated gelatin silver print [special proof], Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1989.55.2

Berlin Dream Stamp [special proof]

Jonathan Borofsky, Photo Impact, Gemini G.E.L. · started 1985, published 1991 · perforated gelatin silver print [special proof] ·  Accession ID  1989.55.2

The image displays rounded shapes with intricate line patterns covering their surfaces. The larger shape at the bottom left resembles a human foot with smaller shapes above that echo the arrangement of smaller toes. The forms have texture and swirling lines that give the impression of a footprint on a textured surface.
Jonathan Borofsky, Anthony Zepeda, Kenneth Farley, Diana Kingsley, Gemini G.E.L., Half Foot, started 1985, published 1989, photo-etching in purple on Arches 88 wove paper, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1989.55.5

Half Foot

Jonathan Borofsky, Anthony Zepeda, Kenneth Farley, Diana Kingsley, Gemini G.E.L. · started 1985, published 1989 · photo-etching in purple on Arches 88 wove paper ·  Accession ID  1989.55.5

This is a painting of a red ruby. The painting features a stylized depiction of a ruby gemstone. Its facets are rendered with a bold application of vibrant red, accompanied by areas of white, giving a sense of light and shine. Below the ruby, handwritten text reads "I dreamed I found a red ruby" followed by the number "2779974". This is in the style of Pop Art.
Jonathan Borofsky, Anthony Zepeda, James Reid, Gemini G.E.L., I Dreamed I Found a Red Ruby, started 1982, published 1984, lithograph in black and pink on Arches 88 wove paper, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1988.74.4

I Dreamed I Found a Red Ruby

Jonathan Borofsky, Anthony Zepeda, James Reid, Gemini G.E.L. · started 1982, published 1984 · lithograph in black and pink on Arches 88 wove paper ·  Accession ID  1988.74.4

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In Search of the Truth

Jonathan Borofsky, Anthony Zepeda, Yasutoshi Ishibashi, Gemini G.E.L. · started 1982, published 1984 · lithograph on Arches Cover wove paper ·  Accession ID  1988.74.3

The image displays bold, flowing lines that create abstract shapes across two panels of artwork. In the upper panel, there is dark turquoise script on a cream background forming ribbon-like forms with curves and points. The lower panel features bold black script on a background divided into three vertical sections of bright green, yellow, and red. The script's abstract nature resembles fluid waves or hills intersected by linear elements.
Jonathan Borofsky, Ernie Garcia, Ron McPherson, Gemini G.E.L., All is One, All is One, started 1982, published 1983, color screenprint on two sheets of Arches Cover wove paper, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1988.74.10.a-b

All is One, All is One

Jonathan Borofsky, Ernie Garcia, Ron McPherson, Gemini G.E.L. · started 1982, published 1983 · color screenprint on two sheets of Arches Cover wove paper ·  Accession ID  1988.74.10.a-b

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Space Head

Jonathan Borofsky, Anthony Zepeda, James Reid, Ron McPherson, Gemini G.E.L. · started 1983, published 1984 · color lithograph and screenprint on Arches 88 wove paper ·  Accession ID  1988.74.2