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Color screenprint on Arches Cover paper, hand signed by the artist.

Vertigo by Nancy Graves is a vibrant, dynamic screen print that captures a sense of swirling energy and complexity. Created in 1980 and signed by the artist, this limited edition print (from an edition of 60) displays Graves' mastery of color and form. The composition features a chaotic interplay of lines, dots, and organic shapes in an array of vivid colors, including reds, yellows, blues, and greens. Abstract in nature, the work invites viewers into a maze of movement, evoking a sensation of dizziness or disorientation akin to vertigo. Graves’ use of layered textures and intricate detailing reflects her interest in mapping, topography, and scientific imagery, turning these elements into a playful, visually stimulating work. The print measures 75.5 cm by 90.1 cm, filling the viewer's field with its bold, frenetic patterns.

Nancy Graves (United States, 1939–1995) was an American artist known for her interdisciplinary approach, integrating sculpture, painting, drawing, printmaking, and film. Her work often explored natural phenomena, such as camels and lunar maps, blending scientific observation with artistic expression. In 1969, she became the youngest artist to have a solo exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art.

Nancy Graves

Vertigo, 1980

Name: Vertigo, 1980
SKU: 4979
Price: 3680.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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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

Screen-print

Screen-print Screen printing is a technique where ink is transferred through a mesh onto a substrate, with areas blocked by a stencil to prevent ink from passing through. This method, also known as serigraphy or silkscreen printing, is commonly used to produce prints on posters, T-shirts, vinyl, stickers, wood, and other materials. The process is a type of stencil printing, allowing for vibrant, detailed designs on various surfaces.

Edition

Edition of 60

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Color screenprint on Arches Cover paper, hand signed by the artist.

Nancy Graves

Vertigo, 1980

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

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I felt as if I were seeing a body of my own work in the future.
- Nancy Graves

Nancy Graves was an American artist who worked as a sculptor, painter, printmaker, and even a filmmaker. Most of her artwork focuses on the different aspects of nature. Graves studied art and architecture at Yale University in the 1960s. Other artists who attended Yale at the same time included Richard Serra, Janet Fish, Rackstraw Downes, and more. Graves' most famous sculpture was entitled "Camels." This sculpture consists of three camels made of a variety of materials, including burlap, wax, fiberglass, and even real animal skin. Other unusual materials Graves used in her sculptures included latex, marble dust, and animal bones. The art project that brought Graves the most recognition was a project in which she took everyday objects, such as plants, tools, and food products, and cast them in bronze as sculptures. She received several awards for her artwork in the 1980s and 1990s and continued creating a variety of artwork until shortly before she died in 1995. (Artist website)

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Nancy Graves

Vertigo, 1980

75.5 x 90.1 cm

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