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// Yes, but Alas by Raymond Pettibon, created in 1990, is a reflective silkscreen print that combines text with expressive, abstract imagery. The artwork features a broad, painterly stroke of deep blue across the upper half of the composition, reminiscent of a sky or perhaps a sea, with irregular textures that evoke depth and movement. Below this, Pettibon has inscribed in his signature handwritten style, “Yes; but, alas, all the blue sky is repainted. By restoration there is no saying how much you have lost.” This statement adds a contemplative tone, speaking to themes of loss, change, and the passage of time. The minimalistic yet poignant combination of text and image reflects Pettibon’s introspective approach, inviting viewers to consider the fragility of memory and the irreversible nature of restoration.
Yes, but Alas, 1990
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// Yes, but Alas by Raymond Pettibon, created in 1990, is a reflective silkscreen print that combines text with expressive, abstract imagery. The artwork features a broad, painterly stroke of deep blue across the upper half of the composition, reminiscent of a sky or perhaps a sea, with irregular textures that evoke depth and movement. Below this, Pettibon has inscribed in his signature handwritten style, “Yes; but, alas, all the blue sky is repainted. By restoration there is no saying how much you have lost.” This statement adds a contemplative tone, speaking to themes of loss, change, and the passage of time. The minimalistic yet poignant combination of text and image reflects Pettibon’s introspective approach, inviting viewers to consider the fragility of memory and the irreversible nature of restoration.
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