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Christo and Jeanne-Claude — Wrapped Tree, Project
Christo and Jeanne-Claude

Wrapped Tree, Project

A preparatory study for Christo and Jeanne-Claude's signature large-scale wrapping projects, this lithograph combines printed color with applied collage elements — transparent polyethylene, fabric, twine, thread, and staples — to simulate the tactile and visual experience of an actual wrapped tree. The mixed-media work blurs the boundary between drawing and sculptural object, serving as both a proposal and an artwork in its own right. Mounted to board on Rag paper, the piece reflects the duo's lifelong practice of documenting and pre-visualizing their monumental environmental interventions through richly layered works on paper.

Medium
Lithograph in colours with collage of transparent polyethylene, fabric, twine, thread and staples, on Rag paper mounted to board (as issued), the full sheet,

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Evening & Day Editions

June 9, 2016

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Christo and Jeanne-Claude, Wrapped Tree, Project

A preparatory study for Christo and Jeanne-Claude's signature large-scale wrapping projects, this lithograph combines printed color with applied collage elements — transparent polyethylene, fabric, twine, thread, and staples — to simulate the tactile and visual experience of an actual wrapped tree. The mixed-media work blurs the boundary between drawing and sculptural object, serving as both a proposal and an artwork in its own right. Mounted to board on Rag paper, the piece reflects the duo's lifelong practice of documenting and pre-visualizing their monumental environmental interventions through richly layered works on paper.

Medium
Lithograph in colours with collage of transparent polyethylene, fabric, twine, thread and staples, on Rag paper mounted to board (as issued), the full sheet,
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Contemporary Artists, Wrapped Series, American Artists, Mixed Media, Conceptual Art, Mixed Media Collage, Nature Subject, Collage, Muted Tones, Collage Technique, Bulgarian-French Artists, Environmental Art, Late 20th Century, Wrapping And Packaging, Collaborative Duo, Earth Tones, Lithograph, Transparent Materials, Wrapping Project

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