Not exact matches
We are first introduced to the symbolic monochrome used by the Spiral Group, in which Romare Bearden drains the colour from his signature collage
work and embraces the then new technology of the
photostat.
A large
photostat projection adapted from a small collage, the
work is featured in «Project Gallery: Romare Bearden,» an exhibition of 21 black - and white -
works the artist produced in 1964, which is on view through June 26.
In 1953, he moved to New York City, where he studied at the Cartoonists and Illustrators and
worked for Seventeen Magazine, making paste - ups, mechanicals and
Photostats.
He also carried out
work for Seventeen Magazine, creating paste - ups,
Photostats and mechanicals.
The Word «Definitio,» (1966 - 1968), an early
Photostat enlargement of a dictionary entry for the word — definition; ‖ and Lawrence Weiner's A 36» x 36» Removal to the Lathing or Support Wall of a Plaster or Wallboard from the Wall (1968), a
work which, according to the artist's statement, can be fabricated or can simply exist as language.
The treat of the show, Untitled (Don't Buy Us with Apologies)(1986), is a deceptively quieter
work in a two - tone yellowish - white and black
Photostat image with red text to match the «artist frame.»
Distinguished Columbia University Professor Robert O'Meally will discuss the
work of Romare Bearden and his series of
photostat projections which were produced in 1964 and are currently on view at PAMM.