Name/Title
Phyllis BramsonEntry/Object ID
2020.15Description
Photograph of Chicago artist Phyllis Bramson with Kabuki mask. Bramson holds red berries in red stained hands and has birds of paradise flowers arranged in her hair. She is smiling with her eyes closed.Context
Carroll started this project as a way to say thanks and celebrate Chicago artists. Each photograph was specific to the artist and reflected their personality and artwork. In a 1991 Chicago Tribune Magazine article, Carroll states "referring directly to or re-creating some aspect of the imagery in the arti's work became the working method for the entire project."
The subject of this photograph, Phyllis Bramson is a surrealist painter best known for her maximalist style and cosmic disorder. A self-described “painter-comedian,” which can be seen in how Carroll has depicted her in this photograph. She has stated that she has a strong interest in Oriental theatre and figuration and that her art expresses desire.Acquisition
Accession
2020.14-20Source or Donor
The David C. & Sarajean Ruttenberg Arts FoundationAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of The David C. & Sarajean Ruttenberg Arts FoundationMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Patty CarrollRole
PhotographerDate made
1987Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
SignatureLocation
VersoLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Print, PhotographicNomenclature Primary Object Term
PhotographNomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsLOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Portrait photographs, Kabuki, FlowersRelationships
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Publication
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