All Points from Artists for Obama

2008

Ed Ruscha

Associated Names
Ed Ruscha

Artist, American, born 1937

Erik Beehn

Printer, American, born 1979

Gemini G.E.L.

Publisher

The image features the words "NORTH," "EAST," "SOUTH," and "WEST" arranged along the sides in various sizes and orientations. The design includes overlapping words in different colors (blue to red) and creates an abstract pattern, akin to a modern art piece. The repetition and layering of words create a dynamic effect, resembling a compass rose or directional map.
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On View

West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G24

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color offset lithograph on wove Somerset paper from a portfolio of eight lithographs and five etchings

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Gemini G.E.L., LLC and the Artist

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 35.56 x 30.48 cm (14 x 12 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2009.69.1.10

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Engberg 1999, undescribed

  • Portfolio Title

    Artists for Obama

Associated Artworks

See all 13 artworks
The image shows two wavy, parallel lines in red, white, and blue on top of a blurred background. Below the lines is a grayscale illustration of a pair of eyes and eyebrows.

Raised Eyebrows / Furrowed Foreheads (Red, White and Blue) from Artists for Obama

John Baldessari, Richard Kaz, Gemini G.E.L.

2008

Artists for Obama [special proof]

Various Artists, John Baldessari, Jonathan Borofsky, Frank Gehry, Ann Hamilton, Jasper Johns, Ellsworth Kelly, Brice Marden, Julie Mehretu, Ken Price, Ed Ruscha, Richard Serra, Susan Rothenberg, Richard Tuttle, Gemini G.E.L.

2008

The image shows a series of repeating geometric patterns composed of jagged, vertical, zigzagging lines arranged in a wavy sequence that gradually shifts across the canvas. The abstract composition utilizes shades of purple, orange, and white, creating a sense of depth and movement.

Human Structures and the Light of Consciousness for Obama [special proof]

Jonathan Borofsky, Anna Medina, Gemini G.E.L.

2008

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, California; acquired 2009 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1966

  • Gemini G.E.L. Sequence List. Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 2183.

Inscriptions

"Ed Ruscha '08" lower right margin, graphite. "SP 1/14" lower left margin, graphite, artist's hand

Markings

embossed lower right: © [Gemini G.E.L.]; stamped lower left verso in gray ink: Published by Gemini G.E.L. LLC / Los Angeles, California / © 2008 Ed Ruscha and Gemini G.E.L. LLC / ER08-1579

Wikidata ID

Q76441053

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