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Lithograph in colors, on wove paper, signed in pencil // 'Ventriloquist' by Jasper Johns, created in 1985, is a lithograph that demonstrates the artist’s fascination with layered imagery and symbols. Measuring 106.7 x 71.1 cm, the composition features a textured background resembling vertical wooden slats, interspersed with familiar objects such as a metal pail, a cup, and a saw, rendered in rich, painterly strokes. Framed by American flag motifs on either side, the work evokes themes of identity, memory, and the juxtaposition of ordinary objects with cultural symbolism. Johns’ meticulous layering and incorporation of tactile textures invite viewers to explore the connections between abstraction and representation.
Ventriloquist, 1985
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Lithograph in colors, on wove paper, signed in pencil // 'Ventriloquist' by Jasper Johns, created in 1985, is a lithograph that demonstrates the artist’s fascination with layered imagery and symbols. Measuring 106.7 x 71.1 cm, the composition features a textured background resembling vertical wooden slats, interspersed with familiar objects such as a metal pail, a cup, and a saw, rendered in rich, painterly strokes. Framed by American flag motifs on either side, the work evokes themes of identity, memory, and the juxtaposition of ordinary objects with cultural symbolism. Johns’ meticulous layering and incorporation of tactile textures invite viewers to explore the connections between abstraction and representation.
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What is automatism?
Automatism refers to a technique in the creative process that accesses material from the unconscious or subconscious mind. It is based on Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalytic method of free association. Artists value this process for its ability to inspire creative thought and spontaneous creation.