I Am A Rainbow Too
Jeffrey Gibson (1972 –)
Jeffrey Gibson is a Mississippi Choctaw/Cherokee painter & sculptor known for vibrant abstract works blending Indigenous aesthetics, pop art, and queer theory. His art explores identity, culture, and history, earning him recognition as the first Indi
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From the artist: This series of editions features vivid, screen-printed letters in a typographic treatment developed by the Jeffery Gibson, collaged onto a printed background, each in its own artist’s-selected color frame. Gibson adapted lyrics from iconic dance and pop songs he heard going to night clubs in Korea, Germany, London in the 80s and 90s, synthesizing expressions of queer and pop culture with the cultural traditions and motifs of his Cherokee and Choctaw heritage. Through the bright, bold declarations made in his prints, Gibson emphasizes the strength and vulnerability found within these communities, and the revolutionary act of expressing joy within a challenging larger culture.
Об этом произведении
- Название: I Am A Rainbow Too
- Художник: Jeffrey Gibson
- Формат: Square
- Правовой статус: Объект авторского права
- Местонахождение: ArtsWestchester
- Основной цвет: Putty
- Насыщенность цвета: Vivid
