Kris Graves

American, born 1982

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The image shows an empty stone pedestal with graffiti on it, surrounded by greenery and flowering bushes. The pedestal is light gray with black spray-painted text and symbols. It is located outdoors, with trees and bushes with purple flowers in the background.
Kris Graves, Matthew Fontaine Maury Plinth, Richmond, Virginia, 2020, inkjet print, Charina Endowment Fund, 2022.71.1.6

Matthew Fontaine Maury Plinth, Richmond, Virginia

Kris Graves · 2020 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2022.71.1.6

The sculpture features an equestrian figure on a large plinth. The subject appears to be a historical military figure. The sculpture is made of bronze with a dark brown or black patina. The pedestal is made of stone with a pale, light grey tone. The structure is covered with colorful graffiti and a projection of a face and the acronym "BLM." People are visible in the surrounding area, some interacting with the monument's base.
Kris Graves, Eric Garner Projection, Richmond, Virginia, 2020, inkjet print, Charina Endowment Fund, 2022.71.1.12

Eric Garner Projection, Richmond, Virginia

Kris Graves · 2020 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2022.71.1.12

This photograph shows an equestrian statue with a rider on a horse, standing on a tall pedestal. The horse and rider are made of dark material and appear to be covered in graffiti and projected images, including large white letters "BLM" on the horse. The pedestal is made of pale stone and is also covered in colorful graffiti, with various vibrant colors such as reds, blues, greens, and yellows. The face of a man also appears to be projected over it. The pedestal has an intricate design with multiple tiers and decorative steps. The scene is captured at night, and the statue is in front of a dark, blue-gray sky with white clouds. There are distant green trees in the background, some buildings, and a basketball hoop.
Kris Graves, George Floyd Projection, Richmond, Virginia, 2020, inkjet print, Charina Endowment Fund, 2022.71.1.1

George Floyd Projection, Richmond, Virginia

Kris Graves · 2020 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2022.71.1.1

The image shows a man crouching on the grass next to a stone marker. He has a bald head, a short beard, and wears glasses. The man is dressed in a black t-shirt and dark shorts, with a mask hanging around his neck, and he holds a black hat in his hands. The stone marker next to him has text engraved on it. In the background, there is a small white house with a wooden roof, surrounded by a neatly maintained lawn with large trees nearby. The sky is mostly clear with a few fluffy clouds.
Kris Graves, Self Portrait with Stonewall Jackson Shrine, Woodford, Virginia, 2020, inkjet print, Charina Endowment Fund, 2022.71.1.8

Self Portrait with Stonewall Jackson Shrine, Woodford, Virginia

Kris Graves · 2020 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2022.71.1.8

The image shows a covered sculpture on a grassy area with small bushes nearby. The sculpture is wrapped in a blue tarp and secured with ropes. In the background, there is a brown brick building with a clock tower and a black roof. A path curves around the sculpture and extends into the distance. The sky is partly cloudy.
Kris Graves, Tuskegee Confederate Monument, Alabama, 2020, inkjet print, Charina Endowment Fund, 2022.71.1.7

Tuskegee Confederate Monument, Alabama

Kris Graves · 2020 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2022.71.1.7

The image features a monument with a tall column topped by a statue in the center. The horizon is low, the monument dominating vertically. Surrounding the monument are smaller architectural elements and a line of trees. In the distance, there are traditional homes, a tall tower, and heavy clouds in the sky. A small airplane flies on the right side. People are present around the monument, offering scale to the scene. The color palette includes muted tones, dark greens of the trees, and gray sky. Graffiti on the monument adds color and texture.
Kris Graves, Jefferson Davis Monument #1, 2020, inkjet print, Charina Endowment Fund, 2022.71.1.3

Jefferson Davis Monument #1

Kris Graves · 2020 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2022.71.1.3

The sculpture depicts a person on horseback, made from a dark metal material and mounted on a stone pedestal. The base is covered in colorful graffiti. The scene is at night with city lighting illuminating the sky and clouds. The pedestal contrasts with the horse and rider. The monument is set in an urban area with trees, people nearby, and the word "BLM" projected in white on the horse.
Kris Graves, Oscar Grant Projection, Richmond, Virginia, 2020, inkjet print, Charina Endowment Fund, 2022.71.1.16

Oscar Grant Projection, Richmond, Virginia

Kris Graves · 2020 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2022.71.1.16

The image features a plain blue background with the name "Kris Graves" written on it in bold, capitalized black letters.
Kris Graves, American Monuments, 2020, portfolio of 16 inkjet prints, Charina Endowment Fund, 2022.71.1.1-16

American Monuments

Kris Graves · 2020 · portfolio of 16 inkjet prints ·  Accession ID  2022.71.1.1-16

The sculpture features a person sitting on a horse, possibly a historical or military figure. It is made of dark metal, likely bronze, with red paint splattered on parts of the statue, especially the horse's legs. The sculpture stands on a stone pedestal covered in graffiti in colors such as red, white, orange, and yellow. The graffiti covers various words and symbols, some of which have been painted over the original inscriptions. The sculpture is situated outdoors near a stone building and trees, indicating an urban setting like a park or public square.
Kris Graves, Jeb Stuart Monument, Richmond, Virginia, 2020, inkjet print, Charina Endowment Fund, 2022.71.1.9

Jeb Stuart Monument, Richmond, Virginia

Kris Graves · 2020 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2022.71.1.9

The sculpture is an equestrian statue depicting a figure mounted on horseback. The statue is made of a dark material, likely bronze, with "BLM" painted in large white letters on the side of the horse. The base of the statue is a large stone pedestal, heavily marked with multicolored graffiti. The pedestal is made of a lighter stone, possibly granite or marble. Surrounding the sculpture are trees and open grass areas, with various signs and items placed around the base. The sky above is grayish with some clouds.
Kris Graves, Christopher Deandre Mitchell Projection, Richmond, Virginia, 2020, inkjet print, Charina Endowment Fund, 2022.71.1.14

Christopher Deandre Mitchell Projection, Richmond, Virginia

Kris Graves · 2020 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2022.71.1.14