"For us, the idea of having a work that has contradictions is very important—when, in affirming something, it includes itself and attacks itself. How can you put together all of these things that have nothing to do with each other? You use glue! Glue can be an idea, a word. You can use an ideological glue."
"The Man Who Kept Harlem Cool" from "DeLuxe" (2004-2005)
"The Man Who Kept Harlem Cool" from "DeLuxe," 2004-2005
Aquatint, photogravure, direct gravure, collage, gouache, and plasticine, 13 x 10 inches
Edition of 20
Photo by D. James Dee
Courtesy Two Palms Press, New York, © Ellen Gallagher
Aquatint, photogravure, direct gravure, collage, gouache, and plasticine, 13 x 10 inches
Edition of 20
Photo by D. James Dee
Courtesy Two Palms Press, New York, © Ellen Gallagher
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