O'Grady, Lorraine | Cutting Out CONYT 3, 1977 - 2017 — available on Composition Gallery

View in a Room

Letterpress printing dipthych on Japanese paper, cut-out, collage on laid paper, each sheet hand signed, numbered and dated by the artist.

Cutting Out CONYT 3 by Lorraine O'Grady is a thought-provoking diptych collage created between 1977 and 2017. This limited edition piece (12+1) uses letterpress text on Japanese paper, with cut-out words arranged across two panels. The phrases “DRACULA IS” and “ready when you are” juxtapose gothic intrigue with a sense of anticipation or readiness. The use of bold typography and the careful placement of text against the simplicity of white space draw the viewer's focus to the words, creating an open-ended narrative that invites various interpretations. O'Grady’s work often explores identity and language, and this collage exemplifies her ability to blend humor, mystery, and cultural critique in a minimalist format.

Lorraine O'Grady (United States, 1934) is a conceptual and performance artist whose work examines Black female identity and cultural hybridity. Notable for her performance persona Mlle Bourgeoise Noire, she critiques racial and gender exclusion in the art world. O'Grady's influential pieces have been featured in major exhibitions, including a 2021 retrospective at the Brooklyn Museum.

Lorraine O'Grady

Cutting Out CONYT 3, 1977 - 2017

Name: Cutting Out CONYT 3, 1977 - 2017
SKU: 5158
Price: 20000.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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

Mixed Media

Mixed MediaMixed media refers to artwork that incorporates more than one medium within a single piece. Unlike multimedia art, which combines distinct forms of visual art and often includes elements like sound, video, or digital media, mixed media focuses on combining traditional art materials, such as paint, ink, and collage. Mixed media art allows artists to achieve a wide range of effects and textures by layering and blending different materials.

Edition

Edition of 12+1

Authenticity Guaranteed
Insured Shipping
Online Since 2005

●Inventory 5158

●Signed

●Comes with gallery invoice and certificate

●Sell Us a Similar Artwork. Learn more.

Letterpress printing dipthych on Japanese paper, cut-out, collage on laid paper, each sheet hand signed, numbered and dated by the artist.

Lorraine O'Grady

Cutting Out CONYT 7, 1977 - 2017

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 20,000

Lorraine O'Grady

Cutting Out CONYT 6, 1977 - 2017

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 20,000

Lorraine O'Grady

Cutting Out CONYT 5, 1977 - 2017

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 20,000

Lorraine O'Grady

Cutting Out CONYT 4, 1977 - 2017

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 20,000

Lorraine O'Grady

Cutting Out CONYT 3, 1977 - 2017

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 20,000

Lorraine O'Grady

Cutting Out CONYT 2, 1977 - 2017

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 20,000

Lorraine O'Grady

Cutting Out CONYT 1, 1977 - 2017

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 20,000

No sold works to show.

To name ourselves rather than be named we must first see ourselves.
- Lorraine O'Grady

Lorraine O'Grady (b. 1934 USA) is an influential American conceptual artist and critic known for her pioneering work that addresses issues of race, gender, and identity. O'Grady's practice spans performance, installation, and photography, and she is best known for her performances and projects that challenge the exclusion of Black women from the mainstream art world. One of her most iconic works, Mlle Bourgeoise Noire (1980–83), involved O'Grady assuming the persona of a beauty queen, dressed in a gown made of 180 pairs of white gloves, to critique racism and sexism within the art world. Her performances often engage directly with audiences, blending activism with art to provoke dialogue and reflection on societal norms and structures. O'Grady’s work is deeply rooted in her experiences as a Black woman, and her art continues to inspire discussions about the intersections of race, gender, and power in contemporary society. She has exhibited widely and remains a significant figure in the discourse on identity and representation in art. (Artist website)

Artwork by Laure Prouvost

What is Lettrism?

Lettrism is an art form that uses letters, words, and symbols to create artwork. The movement was established in Paris in the 1940s and later gained popularity in the 1950s in America. Lettrisme is the French spelling of the movement's name, derived from the French word for letter.

Explore »

Lorraine O'Grady

Cutting Out CONYT 3, 1977 - 2017

106 x 76 cm

Language & Currency

Lorraine O'Grady