Untitled

1993

William S. Burroughs

Associated Names
William S. Burroughs

Artist, American, 1914 - 1997

Tim Baker

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Julie Mahler

Printer, American

Graphicstudio

Publisher

The image shows a series of chaotic, intertwining lines and shapes spread across the canvas. The dark, swirling lines overlap and intersect, resembling tangled vines or branches. The background is a vibrant orange, contrasting with the deep brown lines, resembling autumn foliage or energetic scribbles. The abstract composition draws the viewer's eye to various sections, similar to observing the spontaneity and movement of nature.
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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

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The artwork displays jagged, black outlines forming irregular shapes, alongside a rectangular block of blue in the bottom right corner. The organic forms suggest a rugged landscape or rocky terrain with abstract markings resembling a geological map. The blue rectangle contains a small circular point, evoking a window or body of water, contrasting with the natural forms above.

Blue Sharpshooter

David Bradshaw, Julie Mahler, Tim Baker, Graphicstudio

1993

The image shows a pattern of raised diamond and oval shapes intersecting to form a repetitive design on a metallic surface. The shiny, silver shapes create a textured appearance similar to industrial diamond plate flooring, with each element reflecting light and casting shadows.

Propagation Hazard

William S. Burroughs, David Bradshaw, Graphicstudio

1993

The image displays a repetitive pattern of diamond-shaped lines arranged in a diagonal grid across a square canvas. The composition has an abstract quality, resembling the texture found on industrial metal flooring or tread plates. The diamond shapes are raised, creating a play of light and shadow that highlights their three-dimensional appearance and adds a tactile sense to the visual depiction.

Forge

David Bradshaw, Xiaowen Chen, Mark Callen, Graphicstudio

1993

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across bottom verso in graphite: William S. Burroughs N.G.A.

Markings

lower right verso in gray: (copyright mark) Graphicstudio, U.S.F. chop / printer's chop (cross in wheel) / 1161-7 / 1993 William S. Burroughs / Graphicstudio, U.S.F.

Wikidata ID

Q75393398

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