Good Farms from Life During Wartime

2021

Sebastiaan Bremer, Jake and Dinos Chapman, Mark Thomas Gibson, Ellen Harvey, Deborah Kass, Hew Locke, Narsiso Martinez

Associated Names
Narsiso Martinez

Artist, American, born 1977

Graphicstudio

Publisher

The image depicts a person bending forward at the waist, reaching towards the ground, with a full-body view. The figure is illustrated on what seems to be a perforated, cardboard asparagus box or packaging, featuring text and logos associated with "Fresh Asparagus." The person wears a cap and is shown in profile, with unclear facial features and hair. Their attire includes a jacket and pants in black and white, with green and purple accents. The person holds a pole or tool. The background displays various texts and labels related to asparagus and packaging specifications, accompanied by vivid purple illustrations within the largely monochromatic composition.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    one from a portfolio of seven color lithographs on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Graphicstudio/University of South Florida

  • Dimensions

    image: 46.5 × 30.8 cm (18 5/16 × 12 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 48.1 × 32.7 cm (18 15/16 × 12 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2024.131.7.7

  • Series Title

    Life During Wartime

Associated Artworks

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The image displays a complex pattern of flowing lines and dotted shapes throughout the composition. The design conveys movement and depth, resembling fluid elements like water or wind currents. In the center, there is a silhouette that could be interpreted as a human figure. The blue color scheme enhances the underwater theme, with the surrounding lines resembling water currents.

I've been holding my breath now for a while now #2 from Life During Wartime

Sebastiaan Bremer, Graphicstudio

2021

A photograph featuring a minimalist design with text. The image displays a simple design on a white background, highlighting a block of text that reads "LIFE DURING WAR TIME" in a bold black stencil-like font. Below the text, it says "Published by Graphicstudio | USF" in smaller print. The composition emphasizes the contrast between the black text and white background, creating a clean and modern aesthetic.

Life During Wartime

Various Artists, Sebastiaan Bremer, Jake and Dinos Chapman, Mark Thomas Gibson, Ellen Harvey, Deborah Kass, Hew Locke, Narsiso Martinez, Graphicstudio

2021

The image displays various shapes and lines with overlaid bodies in grayscale contorting in different poses against a sepia-toned background. The limbs and torsos form twisting, looping shapes, and interact with a historical scene depicted in the background. The figures in the background wear clothing from a bygone era and seem to be engaged in some activity. The juxtaposition of contemporary abstract human forms with the traditional scene creates a surreal blend.

The Disasters of Yoga from Life During Wartime

Jake and Dinos Chapman, Graphicstudio

2021

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist and Graphicstudio, University of South Florida, Tampa

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"Narsiso Martinez 2021" lower right margin, graphite. "PRES 4/4" lower left margin, graphite.

Markings

"GS 1749-7 (c) 2021 Narsiso Martinez / Graphicstudio, U.S.F." verso, lower left margin, beige stamped ink.

Watermarks

None.

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