Turtlenecks, 2007 - Amy Sillman
About the Work
About Turtlenecks
Turtlenecks have long been associated with intellectuals since the Beat generation, and Amy Sillman exploits this symbolism in Turtlenecks, poking fun at a disconnected, competitive, and elitist relationship between artists.
About the Artist
About Amy Sillman
In 2009, Amy Sillman announced a formal "break-up" from Abstraction on Bomblog, citing that she briefly considered Representation and then decided that she'd be ...Read More
In 2009, Amy Sillman announced a formal "break-up" from Abstraction on Bomblog, citing that she briefly considered Representation and then decided that she'd be better off "playing the field." This statement demonstrates Sillman's quirky attitude and her satirical parodies of the haute art world. A talented painter, Sillman has continually redefined her artistic career, and after a trip to Berlin, she began designing a humorous, independent 'zine on the art world, which she shows in addition to her Abstract Expressionist paintings.Read Less
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Archival inkjet on Somerset Paper.Authentication
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