Title:
Cross Fire/Truth From the Bloodstorm Series
Creator/Contributor:
Schuette, Lynn, Artist
Date:
1993
Subject:
Chicanos
Boxing in art
Violence
Mexican American art
Chicana art
Los Angeles (Calif.)
Tyson, Mike, 1966-
Note:
The image of a person's back, shoulders and head without skin (as if an anatomy lesson--drawn to show false-looking muscles,
arteries, spine, etc.) is visible through the window of a three-dimensional cross. The words "boxer", "judge", "bodies" and
"truth" are written with different lettering across the body.
Colors used: 1. Clear Base, 2. Trans Rust Red, 3. Blend Lt Yellow-Magenta Lt. Yell (sic.), 4. Lt Trans Grey. "'Crossfire:Truth'
is from 'Bloodstorm' a series of painting (sic.), drawings, and prints based on the art of boxing. Started in 1990, the series
incorporates figurative imagery an (sic.) text from verious literary and sports sources. This image refers to the Mike Tyson
rape trial, the Clarence Thomas confirmation hearings, and our bodies. The works explore violence and social, political and
gender issues using boxing as a vehicle." L. Schuette.# Prints: 2.
Atelier 22; Coventry Rag, 290 grms; I-size: 22" x 16 1/8"; P-size: 26 1/8" x 20"; Ed#: 4/67, 14/67; Signed;, Inscription
in pencil below image area reads: "4/67, 'Cross Fire/Truth', signature [illegible], '93"; chopmark: embossed "SHG" insignia
located in lower left corner.
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Type:
Screen Prints
Language:
English
Identifier:
CEMA 3
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