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9-layer screenprint on Somerset Tub Sized 600gsm paper - Signed, dated and numbered on the front // Hank Willis Thomas’ Who Taught You To Love? is a powerful 9-layer screenprint that draws on the aesthetic of bold typography and color contrast to make a profound statement. The text, in red and green letters set against a stark black background, asks the poignant question: Who Taught You To Love? This phrase, presented with a dynamic slant and bold typeface, confronts the viewer directly, prompting reflection on the sources of love and education in their lives. The strategic use of red and green against black amplifies the intensity of the message, making the artwork feel both personal and political. Signed, numbered, and dated on the front, this piece exemplifies Thomas' ongoing exploration of identity, culture, and social justice.
Who Taught You To Love?, 2021
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9-layer screenprint on Somerset Tub Sized 600gsm paper - Signed, dated and numbered on the front // Hank Willis Thomas’ Who Taught You To Love? is a powerful 9-layer screenprint that draws on the aesthetic of bold typography and color contrast to make a profound statement. The text, in red and green letters set against a stark black background, asks the poignant question: Who Taught You To Love? This phrase, presented with a dynamic slant and bold typeface, confronts the viewer directly, prompting reflection on the sources of love and education in their lives. The strategic use of red and green against black amplifies the intensity of the message, making the artwork feel both personal and political. Signed, numbered, and dated on the front, this piece exemplifies Thomas' ongoing exploration of identity, culture, and social justice.
What is appropriation?
Appropriation in art involves using pre-existing images or objects with little or no modification. This technique has played a significant role across various art forms, including visual arts, music, performance, and literature. In visual arts, appropriation refers to the practice of adopting, sampling, recycling, or borrowing elements—or even entire forms—of existing visual culture, integrating them into new works to create meaning or critique.
