17 Days in 1985

2023

Shinique Smith

Associated Names
Shinique Smith

Artist, American, born 1971

This abstract collage features bold black lines intersecting and overlapping on a white canvas. At the center of the image is a multicolored crochet square in shades of green, light yellow, purple, and pink. Additionally, in some areas there are small splashes of vibrant colors like pink, purple, and blue. Splatters and smaller lines are visible around the large black lines, reminiscent of ink blots or paint drips. On the left side of the image is a small strand of what looks like black hair or yarn.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    acrylic, fabric, collage, and found objects on canvas

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Funds from The Ahmanson Foundation

  • Dimensions

    overall: 152.4 × 124.46 × 7.62 cm (60 × 49 × 3 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2023.139.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist, Los Angeles; (David Castillo Gallery, Miami, FL); purchased 2023 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

Verso in black marker: Shinique A. Smith / 2013 / "17 Days in 1985"

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