Thursday, January 30, 2014

Artist to research

HANK WILLIS THOMAS

   
In two new jaw-dropping prints And I Can't Run and Blow the Man Down Thomas continues his exploration of the history and identity of African Americans while using visually stunningand innovative retro-reflective material. The images above are one viewing state of the work, you have to visit the Printshop to see them in person for the other. 

In a recent insightful interview for Artsy, Thomas details his journey developing two new bodies of work while in residence at the Printshop. Take a look here

The works are available for viewing at the Printshop and will be featured in the forthcomingEditions '14 catalogue essay by curator Micaela Giovannotti.

And I Can't Run, 2013 (top image)
Screenprint, retro-reflective mounted on aluminum
18" x 26.75" image and sheet
Edition of 8
$4,500, unframed
Blow the Man Down, 2013 (bottom image)
Screenprint, retro-reflective mounted on aluminum    
26.75" x 18" image and sheet 
Edition of 8
$4,500, unframed


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