Within the Forbidden Pages Collection, this distinctive mixed-media work on paper draws inspiration from Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye. The lively and vivid abstract designs function as visual hints, intricately connected to the International Standard Book Numbers (ISBN) and their associated barcodes. This artwork highlights four ISBN numbers that reflect Italian, English, Portuguese, and Chinese translations. Published in seven languages and spanning over 64 editions, this book stands as a testament to its global resonance.
2024
19 x 12.5 inches (48.26 x 31.75 centimeters)
Mixed media on 100 lbs. French paper
In Private Collection
Within the Forbidden Pages Collection, this distinctive mixed-media work on paper draws inspiration from Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye. The lively and vivid abstract designs function as visual hints, intricately connected to the International Standard Book Numbers (ISBN) and their associated barcodes. This artwork highlights four ISBN numbers that reflect Italian, English, Portuguese, and Chinese translations. Published in seven languages and spanning over 64 editions, this book stands as a testament to its global resonance.
2024
19 x 12.5 inches (48.26 x 31.75 centimeters)
Mixed media on 100 lbs. French paper
In Private Collection
