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Flat bite etching in red // Zoot Suit by Ed Ruscha, created in 2014, is a limited edition etching that embodies the artist's signature focus on typography and language. This piece, produced in an edition of 40 with additional proofs, measures 92.7 cm by 80 cm and is executed using flat bite etching in a subtle red hue. The composition features the words Zoot Suit split across two vertical panels, with each letter stretched and stylized, evoking the bold and flamboyant aesthetic associated with zoot suits—a fashion movement popularized in the 1940s. The minimalist approach and soft gradient shading create a sense of depth while maintaining a graphic clarity typical of Ruscha’s work. By focusing on the text and its visual form, Ruscha transforms language into an object of art, inviting viewers to consider the cultural and historical connotations of the phrase. The simplicity of the presentation emphasizes the interplay between text, design, and meaning, making it a compelling example of Ruscha’s conceptual style.
Zoot Suit, 2014
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Flat bite etching in red // Zoot Suit by Ed Ruscha, created in 2014, is a limited edition etching that embodies the artist's signature focus on typography and language. This piece, produced in an edition of 40 with additional proofs, measures 92.7 cm by 80 cm and is executed using flat bite etching in a subtle red hue. The composition features the words Zoot Suit split across two vertical panels, with each letter stretched and stylized, evoking the bold and flamboyant aesthetic associated with zoot suits—a fashion movement popularized in the 1940s. The minimalist approach and soft gradient shading create a sense of depth while maintaining a graphic clarity typical of Ruscha’s work. By focusing on the text and its visual form, Ruscha transforms language into an object of art, inviting viewers to consider the cultural and historical connotations of the phrase. The simplicity of the presentation emphasizes the interplay between text, design, and meaning, making it a compelling example of Ruscha’s conceptual style.
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