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color iris print // CAT A IS by Diana Thater, a limited edition digital print on canvas from 1996, uses minimal text to evoke a sense of playfulness and introspection. The piece presents the phrase cat, a is in elegant italicized font, positioned centrally on a white canvas, disrupting typical grammatical order. Thater’s work often explores themes of perception and language, prompting viewers to reconsider the structure and meaning of familiar words. Here, by altering the word sequence, she introduces ambiguity and invites contemplation about language's role in shaping understanding. This subtle piece is both thought-provoking and visually understated.
CAT A IS, 1996
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color iris print // CAT A IS by Diana Thater, a limited edition digital print on canvas from 1996, uses minimal text to evoke a sense of playfulness and introspection. The piece presents the phrase cat, a is in elegant italicized font, positioned centrally on a white canvas, disrupting typical grammatical order. Thater’s work often explores themes of perception and language, prompting viewers to reconsider the structure and meaning of familiar words. Here, by altering the word sequence, she introduces ambiguity and invites contemplation about language's role in shaping understanding. This subtle piece is both thought-provoking and visually understated.
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