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John Baldessari — Six Ear Drawings (Complementary Colors) (H. 175-180)
John Baldessari

Six Ear Drawings (Complementary Colors) (H. 175-180)

A series of six ear drawings rendered in complementary colors, examining the formal qualities of a single body part through repetition and chromatic variation. The work reflects Baldessari's interest in isolating and scrutinizing everyday imagery.

Medium
All signed and numbered 3/25 in pencil (there were also 2 artist's proofs), published by Edition Jacob Samuel, Santa Monica (with their blindstamp).

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April 20, 2021

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John Baldessari, Six Ear Drawings (Complementary Colors) (H. 175-180)

A series of six ear drawings rendered in complementary colors, examining the formal qualities of a single body part through repetition and chromatic variation. The work reflects Baldessari's interest in isolating and scrutinizing everyday imagery.

Medium
All signed and numbered 3/25 in pencil (there were also 2 artist's proofs), published by Edition Jacob Samuel, Santa Monica (with their blindstamp).
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Minimalist, American, Conceptual Art, Body Parts, Drawing, Contemporary

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Alex Capecelatro, Hamilton Selway Gallery