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Jonathan Lasker

1987

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A brown and off-white (the paper) composition that intermingles abstraction and floral and faunal imagery. A range of printing techniques were employed, producing a variety of stylistic looks - fine lines, brush work, etc.
Polychrome (yellow, red, and green) watercolor abstract shapes in center of paper. To the top left of painted form, a yellow spot (round) about 1 1/4 inch in diameter; gray rays.
Sculpture made with found objects such as door hinge and wire, in abstract form
Flag depicts bearded man wearing black hat and holding cane. One pant leg is rolled up. Objects on the ground include crossed bones, skull, and bottle. To the man's right is a star with rays of light, a rattle, and a candle. Background has pale blue sequins and border has black, purple, and white diamonds, triangles, and half-circles. Figure represents "loa" Baron Samedi, but rolled up pant leg is typically a reference to Azaka, or Papa Zaka.