Caraway Seeds

1993

Pavel Hayek

Associated Names
Pavel Hayek

Artist, Czech, born 1959

The image features small, intricate black shapes scattered across a light background. The black forms vary in size and orientation, creating an abstract pattern. Some shapes resemble leaves or feathers, giving the impression of a dense carpet of fallen leaves or a starry night sky. The composition lacks a distinct focal point, prompting the viewer to explore the entire piece for recognizable shapes in the midst of complexity.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    serigraph in black

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Gerald Cerny

  • Dimensions

    image: 52.2 x 42.2 cm (20 9/16 x 16 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 66.4 x 53 cm (26 1/8 x 20 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.166.64

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gerald Cerny, Washington, D.C.; gift to NGA, 2000.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: P. Hayak 93; lower left: 3/50 Kmin

Wikidata ID

Q76355079

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