Pisces

2024.001.003

2024.001.003

Name/Title

Pisces

Description

"Pisces" is an original screenprint on blue paper by Austrian artist Roland Hobart. The square print depicts two fish circling one another before a navy background. The fish are created from abstract, color-blocked shapes in vibrant shades of blue, green, and gray. The fish are also depicted with scales, gills, and fins. Negative space is used to add detail in areas such as the mouths. Surrounding the fish are various decorative marks, with a color gradient ranging from light grey / silver to dark blue / black. A thin, dark square borders the navy background. Inside of the blue background on the top right-hand side is a maker's mark.

Type of Print

Screenprint

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper

Subject

Pisces Fish

Context

Austrian artist Roland Hobart moved to Shelbyville, IN in 1966. He opened his own art studio in Shelbyville in 1972 and was known for his work with children, especially Shelbyville High School Juniors and Seniors.

Collection

Butler Morin Collection

Category

Shelby County Artists
Art

Acquisition

Accession

2024.001

Source or Donor

Brenda Butler Morin

Acquisition Method

Donation

Credit Line

Donated by Brenda Morin in memory of her mother Doris Butler.

Made/Created

Artist

Roland Hobart

Date made

circa 1966 - circa 1985

Time Period

20th Century

Place

City

Shelbyville

Township

Addison Township

County

Shelby County

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Top right

Transcription

R. Hobart

Material/Technique

In Artist's Hand

Color

Multicolor, Blue, Green, Gray, Black

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Create Date

February 16, 2024

Update Date

February 5, 2025