Untitled (2 Figures)

Textile

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New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Untitled (2 Figures)

Entry/Object ID

2023.1.1

Description

A screen print design on a rectangular piece of muslin, featuring two human bodies laying next to each other. Underneath and around the figures are embroidered and appliquéd fabric remnants in red, pink, checkered red and white, and striped brown and black. There are also red, purple, and gold screen print ink accents.

Collection

Art Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Acquisition

Accession

2023.1

Source or Donor

Alexander Hernandez

Acquisition Method

Commission

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Alexander Hernandez

Role

Media Artist

Date made

2023

Time Period

21st Century

Textile Details

Textile Shape

Rectangular

Notes

Fabric remnants and screen print ink on muslin. Techniques used are screen printing, appliqué, embroidery, and sewing.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Signature

Location

Back of muslin

Transcription

Alexander H

Language

English

Material/Technique

Painted

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Print, Screen

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Print

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Graphic Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Width

16 in

Length

24-1/4 in

Material

Fabric

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent

Exhibition

Director's Circle Art Collection

General Notes

Note Type

Artist’s Intent Note

Note

Alex stated in an email to Alexandra Schindler on 7/6/2023 that the inspiration for this piece was his soft sculptures.