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Silkscreen on paper - numbered and signed on the back

Family by Joe Bradley is a minimalist silkscreen print from 2017, rendered in black on a white background. The artwork features a simplified, almost childlike line drawing of what appears to be a ladder leading up to an elevated platform, upon which abstract, ambiguous forms rest. The thick, uneven lines lend a raw, unpolished quality to the piece, creating a sense of spontaneity and innocence. Bradley’s style often plays with reduction and simplicity, inviting viewers to interpret personal meanings from the sparse composition. This print is part of a limited edition, numbered and signed on the back, further emphasizing its unique, handcrafted character.

Joe Bradley (USA, 1975) is a contemporary artist recognized for his minimalist paintings and abstract compositions. Known for his use of bold, simplified forms and muted color palettes, his works explore the interplay between abstraction and representation, drawing inspiration from modernist traditions and art history.

Joe Bradley

Family, 2017

Name: Family, 2017
SKU: 8118

Form

Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

Medium

Silkscreen

Silkscreen Silkscreen is a printmaking method that uses a screen made of silk or other mesh fabric. The screen is treated with a substance that blocks ink in certain areas, allowing ink to pass through only in the desired sections. Each color in the print requires a separate screen.

Edition

Edition of 80 + 20 A.P.

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I think painting has that unique potential to project opposing viewpoints.
- Joe Bradley

Joe Bradley is widely recognised for his ironic and cynical take on art; his work is often produced under minimal effort, a Joe Bradley (b. 1975 USA) is an American contemporary artist known for his minimalist approach to painting and sculpture. Bradley's work often features simple, bold forms and a raw aesthetic that challenges traditional notions of refinement in art. His early works, characterized by their geometric simplicity, gradually evolved into more expressive, abstract forms, often executed on large canvases. Bradley's use of color and form is both playful and deliberate, drawing inspiration from Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art while maintaining a unique voice within the contemporary art world. His work has been celebrated for its ability to merge high and low art, creating pieces that are both accessible and intellectually engaging.

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Joe Bradley

Untitled, 2018

Limited Edition Print

Etching

GBP 680

Joe Bradley

Untitled (Angular Face), 2014

Limited Edition Print

Ink

USD 1,300

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Abstract art uses form, shape, line, and color to create a visual experience without attempting to represent external reality. The composition exists independently of the world's visual references, focusing on expressing ideas and emotions through non-representational means.

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Joe Bradley

Family, 2017

48.3 x 61 cm

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Joe Bradley