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Sharon Sutton
SILK STOCKINGS, CANDLELIT CAFES Signed Lithograph, Geometric Abstract Pattern

1980

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Silk Stockings and Candlelit Cafes, is an original hand drawn lithograph by Sharon E. Sutton printed using hand lithography techniques on archival paper 100% acid free. An architecturally inspired composition comprised of an organized grid of distorted ovals turning to circles. Muted rectangles of gray blue and beige, with warm glowing flat patterned oval discs printed in gold and light rust brown within a shifting, fine black line frame, alluding to the instability and insecurity of the perception of material objects, and the illusion of light and movement. Print size - 28.5 x 20.25 inches, unframed, excellent condition, pencil signed by Sharon Sutton Edition size - 150, plus proofs Year published - 1980 Printer - JK Fine Art Editions Co. NY Dr. Sharon Egretta Sutton, FAIA is an activist educator and public scholar who promotes inclusivity in the cultural makeup of the city-making professions and in the populations they serve, and also advocates for participatory planning and design processes in disenfranchised communities. Dr. Sutton, who previously practiced architecture in New York City, was the twelfth African American woman to be licensed to practice architecture, the first to be promoted to full professor of architecture, the second to be elected a Fellow in the American Institute of Architects (AIA), and the first to be president of the National Architectural Accrediting Board. Early in her career, Dr. Sutton worked as a professional musician in New York City, most notably for Sol Hurok Attractions and in the original cast of Man of La Mancha. Well known for her printmaking and collages, Sutton is also a renowned researcher, author, artist and lecturer. Her fine art is in the Library of Congress and has been exhibited in and collected by galleries and museums, business enterprises, and colleges and universities.
  • Creator:
    Sharon Sutton (1941, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1980
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)Width: 20.25 in (51.44 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Excellent condition, unframed, never been mounted, pencil signed Printers Proof aside from the edition of 150, printers chop embossed on lower corner. From the master printers private collection.
  • Gallery Location:
    Union City, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU832313876942

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