



George
2018
George, created in 2018, presents one of Swoon's characteristically intimate portrait figures rendered in silkscreen and acrylic gouache on handmade paper, the latter fabricated by the artist herself. The work carries the layered, tactile quality that defines Swoon's practice, where the raw materiality of the support becomes inseparable from the image it holds. The handmade paper introduces subtle irregularities in texture and tone, lending the portrait a warmth and organic presence that mass-produced surfaces simply cannot replicate. At 39.4 by 28.6 centimetres, the scale is deliberately intimate, inviting close attention rather than commanding a room from a distance. Swoon, born Caledonia Curry, rose to international recognition through large-scale wheat-paste installations that transformed urban walls into spaces of profound human connection. Her paper-based studio works translate that same spirit into collectible objects, retaining the handcrafted ethos and emotional directness that have made her one of the most respected figures to emerge from street art into the broader contemporary art world. George exemplifies this crossover, functioning simultaneously as a refined work on paper and a document of the artist's ongoing interest in portraiture as a vehicle for empathy and storytelling. This signed work, currently offered through Hashimoto Contemporary, represents a compelling entry point for collectors drawn to the intersection of printmaking, social practice, and material innovation. The combination of silkscreen precision with the unpredictable character of handmade paper creates a visual dialogue between control and chance, a tension that rewards prolonged looking. Works at this scale and with this degree of material intentionality are increasingly sought after as Swoon's institutional profile continues to grow.
- Medium
- Silkscreen and acrylic gouache on handmade paper *Paper made by the artist
- Overall
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Gallery · Hashimoto Contemporary
For Sale — $3200
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