
Four works: (i) I Didn't Kill Her..., 1984; (ii) Is It Asking Too Much?, 1987; (iii) Holy Bible, To Which The Diarist Adds, 1991; (iv) A Little Friendly Fire To Share With The Folks Back Home, 1991
Raymond Pettibon's four works on paper showcase his signature style of densely rendered ink drawings paired with sardonic, literary text that blurs the boundaries between image and language. Spanning from 1984 to 1991, the works reflect his unflinching engagement with American culture, violence, religion, and political disillusionment, themes drawn from the punk underground, pulp fiction, and mass media. His bold, expressive linework and handwritten narratives create a raw, confrontational aesthetic that challenges conventional distinctions between fine art and subversive illustration.
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Art Day Sale
June 30, 2015
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