Distant Muses, 2000

Screenprint in colors on Somerset Velvet paper - Executed in 2000 - Published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles. - Signed, numbered and dated lower margin and blindstamped with the publisher's mark lower right - Image 8 1/2 x 13 in. (21.6 x 33 cm.); Sheet 23 3/8 x 19 in. (59.4 x 48.3 cm.) // Brice Marden’s Distant Muses (2000) is a limited edition screen print that showcases an intricate web of curving lines in soft, earthy tones on Somerset Velvet paper. The lines interlace and overlap, creating a mesmerizing abstract composition that feels both organic and controlled. Marden’s use of muted colors—predominantly reds, greens, and grays—adds a sense of subtlety to the dynamic, flowing forms, allowing the viewer's eye to wander through the maze-like pattern. The print, measuring 21.6 x 33 cm for the image and 59.4 x 48.3 cm for the sheet, reflects Marden’s exploration of rhythm and repetition, inviting viewers to contemplate the quiet harmony within complexity. This piece, published by Gemini G.E.L. in Los Angeles, is signed, numbered, and dated by the artist, with the publisher’s mark stamped in the lower margin.