
No Title (Addicted to the image)
1987
"No Title (Addicted to the image)" exemplifies Raymond Pettibon's characteristic fusion of dense text and gestural imagery, combining ink and watercolor on paper to create a visually and conceptually layered composition. The work reflects Pettibon's engagement with themes of consumerism, desire, and the psychological grip of visual culture, while his handwritten annotations and sketched forms work in counterpoint to explore the addictive nature of image consumption. His technique of interweaving fragmented text with expressive drawing creates a deliberately ambiguous narrative space that invites viewers to grapple with meaning across both linguistic and visual registers.
- Medium
- ink and watercolour on paper
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- Auction House · Phillips
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December 4, 2024
Lot 64
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