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Trial proof (TP 1/3) besides the edition of 91 pc // And When I Want to Fly Home, What Do I Do? by Raymond Pettibon is a 2004 lithograph that blends dark humor with introspective commentary. The image depicts two men, one of whom has large, surreal wings attached to his back, yet appears grounded in a business suit, highlighting a tension between freedom and constraint. The man with wings is engaged in a contemplative dialogue, asking, And when I want to fly home what do I do? Click my ruby slippers together and… referencing the iconic phrase from The Wizard of Oz in a way that underscores a sense of helplessness or irony. Pettibon’s use of minimal shading and strong line work reinforces the feeling of a graphic novel or comic strip, yet the subject matter veers into philosophical territory, questioning the nature of desire, escape, and existential confinement. This artwork speaks to the human yearning for freedom while being tethered by societal expectations or personal limitations.
And When I Want to Fly Home What Do I Do?, 2004
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Trial proof (TP 1/3) besides the edition of 91 pc // And When I Want to Fly Home, What Do I Do? by Raymond Pettibon is a 2004 lithograph that blends dark humor with introspective commentary. The image depicts two men, one of whom has large, surreal wings attached to his back, yet appears grounded in a business suit, highlighting a tension between freedom and constraint. The man with wings is engaged in a contemplative dialogue, asking, And when I want to fly home what do I do? Click my ruby slippers together and… referencing the iconic phrase from The Wizard of Oz in a way that underscores a sense of helplessness or irony. Pettibon’s use of minimal shading and strong line work reinforces the feeling of a graphic novel or comic strip, yet the subject matter veers into philosophical territory, questioning the nature of desire, escape, and existential confinement. This artwork speaks to the human yearning for freedom while being tethered by societal expectations or personal limitations.
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What is Lettrism?
Lettrism is an art form that uses letters, words, and symbols to create artwork. The movement was established in Paris in the 1940s and later gained popularity in the 1950s in America. Lettrisme is the French spelling of the movement's name, derived from the French word for letter.