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Ed Ruscha, 'O', 1993
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Ed Ruscha’s O (1993) is a striking example of his conceptual engagement with language, material, and erasure. Created using bleach on a cloth-bound book—Stand Like Men (1973)—the work transforms an everyday object into a meditation on meaning and abstraction. Measuring 8.75 x 6 x 1.25 inches, O exemplifies Ruscha’s ability to manipulate text and materials to create visually arresting yet conceptually layered works.
The use of bleach as a medium is significant, as it acts both as a tool of removal and revelation. By stripping away pigment from the book’s surface, Ruscha creates a ghostly, almost spectral presence where the letter “O” emerges. This act of erasure parallels his longstanding fascination with entropy, impermanence, and the shifting nature of communication.
As a single letter, “O” is both minimal and evocative—suggesting an exclamation, a void, or an open mouth. It invites multiple interpretations, characteristic of Ruscha’s witty, enigmatic approach to language in art. By repurposing a pre-existing book, he also engages in a dialogue about literature, printed matter, and the ways in which objects acquire new meanings over time. O stands as a quiet yet powerful example of Ruscha’s ongoing investigation into the visual and conceptual possibilities of text.
- Dimensions:Height: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1993
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- Seller Location:LAGUNA BEACH, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2295344017822
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