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Rocky DobeyThe Gun, intaglio print from copper plate, chine-collé with Japanese paper2018
2018
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THE GUN by Rocky Dobey is an intaglio print from an acid-etched copper plate, chine-collé with Japanese paper on archival Hahnemuhle paper, mounted behind glass in a wood frame. The print measures 17" high by 16" wide, plus the wood frame. Signed by the artist, this print is 1 of 3 artist proofs and is marked "1/3 AP" in left corner.
This print is a signature example of the artist's work – the inscribed details are both elegant and astounding, while swirls and spikes somehow evoke both prison architecture and gothic cathedral. The gun of the title is there, partially camouflaged by the brick and texture of the structure itself. There are further surprises upon close inspection...
For over 40 years, outsider artist Rocky Dobey has been producing intaglio prints, etched metal plaques, engraved copper sheets and site-specific public sculptures. Working anonymously for the first two decades, his work has drawn attention to social and political issues like prison and justice reform, neighborhood gentrification, globalization, indigenous sovereignty, drug rehabilitation and homelessness.
With striking imagery of demonic towers toppled in flames, horrific machines and cryptic symbols of oppression, Rocky's work soon became a recognized and sought-after stamp of organized resistance. Several of his prints are held in collections, particularly the “Carnival Against Capitalism” poster he produced for the 2001 Quebec City protests against the Free Trade Area of the Americas. Rocky’s poster was one of 50 worldwide included in the educational box set "Like The Waters, We Rise", produced in Brooklyn, NY.
- Creator:Rocky Dobey (Canadian, Ukrainian)
- Creation Year:2018
- Dimensions:Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Toronto, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1345211757902
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