Prom Piece

1995

Willie Birch

Associated Names
Willie Birch

Artist, American, born 1942

This is a drawing of a stylized tuxedo and dress. The image features a tuxedo and a dress, both covered with various decorative elements, including illustrations and text. The tuxedo is themed with a classic motif showcasing motifs of dancing pairs, musical notes, and a jukebox. The dress complements with similar themes, adorned with stars, balloons, and dancing couples. The combination of text and imagery gives it a lively, story-telling quality typical of illustrative art.
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The image shows intersecting curved lines and grids forming an oval shape. The structure resembles a three-dimensional wireframe object, with a solid dark crescent-like shape across the top.

Untitled

Lillian Ball

1995

The photograph shows a dark-colored surface with the words "SCULPTURE CENTER" embossed on it. The surface is a matte black or dark grey in color, with a subtle texture visible upon close inspection. The text is centrally aligned and discreetly embossed, giving it a faint impression against the smooth background. Diagonal lines in the corners suggest features of the surface. The overall design is minimalist and modern, with a clean, monochromatic aesthetic and subtle texturing.

Sculpture Center Catalog

Various Artists

1995

The image displays squiggly and looping lines, alongside curved and jagged shapes arranged in an abstract manner. The lines and forms vary in thickness and are scattered across the canvas.

Sculpture Center: Letterpress Print Edition

Lynda Benglis

1995

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Werner H. and Sarah-Ann Kramarsky, New York; gift to NGA, 2001.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

along bottom edge in graphite: 26/100 / "Prom Piece" / W Birch 95'

Wikidata ID

Q76360129

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