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William Nelson Copley — Trust Me, When, No
William Nelson Copley

Trust Me, When, No

1963

A bold and irreverent mixed media work on canvas, this piece by William Nelson Copley channels his signature wit and pop sensibility through fragmented language and graphic imagery. The truncated, enigmatic phrase embedded in the composition invites the viewer to grapple with themes of desire, deception, and communication, hallmarks of Copley's playful yet subversive artistic vision. Layered textures and vivid contrasts animate the surface, reflecting his lifelong engagement with Surrealism and American popular culture.

Medium
mixed media on canvas

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

October 5, 2017

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William Nelson Copley, Trust Me, When, No, 1963

A bold and irreverent mixed media work on canvas, this piece by William Nelson Copley channels his signature wit and pop sensibility through fragmented language and graphic imagery. The truncated, enigmatic phrase embedded in the composition invites the viewer to grapple with themes of desire, deception, and communication, hallmarks of Copley's playful yet subversive artistic vision. Layered textures and vivid contrasts animate the surface, reflecting his lifelong engagement with Surrealism and American popular culture.

Medium
mixed media on canvas
Year
1963
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Surrealism, 20th Century, Bold Colors, Male Artist, Mixed Media, Avant-Garde, Abstract Figures, Outsider Art, Comic Aesthetic, Canvas, American Artist, Pop Art, Contemporary Art, Abstract Figurative, Playful Mood

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