Name/Title
The WristEntry/Object ID
2018.17Description
Bird's eye view of boy holding his wrist and hand towards viewer, multi-toned skin, dark backgroundContext
Although very clearly rooted in rigor, painterly tradition, and historicity, Jesse Chapman’s figurative works defy narrative. Familiar, cozy, relatable in tone and scale, these paintings draw the viewer in before slamming the door on any full cognition of the underlying content of the composition. The Wrist shows signs of art historical reference: the shape and positioning of the fingers and exposure of the delicate wrist harkens Christian religious iconography, while the bold outlines, dark shadows, quick brushstrokes, and odd bird’s eye perspective imply a dark, more foreboding intent, similar in tone to Surrealist paintings. As with many of Chapman’s works, this piece gives a nod to its historical roots while simultaneously remaining original and contemporary in its ambiguous storyline and unorthodox composition.Acquisition
Accession
2018.14-17Source or Donor
Shane Campbell, Julie CampbellAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of Shane and Julie CampbellInscription/Signature/Marks
Location
VersoTranscription
[Title] [artists signature]'2008Notes
Inscription Type: black markerLexicon
Getty AAT
Concept
false color, color (perceived attribute), complementary colors, color types, colors (hues or tints), religious concepts, dark (color attribute), color-related attributesHierarchy Name
Color (hierarchy name), Associated Concepts (hierarchy name)Facet
Physical Attributes Facet, Associated Concepts FacetDimensions
Dimension Description
overall; canvasWidth
22 inLength
14 in