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The image of a person's back, shoulders and head without skin (as if an anatomy lesson--drawn to show false-looking muscles, arteries, spine, etc.) is visible through the window of a three-dimensional cross. The words "boxer", "judge", "bodies" and "truth" are written with different lettering across the body. Colors used: 1. Clear Base, 2. Trans Rust Red, 3. Blend Lt Yellow-Magenta Lt. Yell (sic.), 4. Lt Trans Grey. "'Crossfire:Truth' is from 'Bloodstorm' a series of painting (sic.), drawings, and prints based on the art of boxing. Started in 1990, the series incorporates figurative imagery an (sic.) text from verious literary and sports sources. This image refers to the Mike Tyson rape trial, the Clarence Thomas confirmation hearings, and our bodies. The works explore violence and social, political and gender issues using boxing as a vehicle." L. Schuette.# Prints: 2. Atelier 22; Coventry Rag, 290 grms; I-size: 22" x 16 1/8"; P-size: 26 1/8" x 20"; Ed#: 4/67, 14/67; Signed;, Inscription in pencil below image area reads: "4/67, 'Cross Fire/Truth', signature [illegible], '93"; chopmark: embossed "SHG" insignia located in lower left corner. COPYRIGHT WARNING The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be "used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research." If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of "fair use," that user may be liable for copyright infringement. The Artist of any work retains all rights to that work. No further reproduction is permitted without prior written permission by the artist or copyright holder. Any requests for permission to reproduce this piece must be directed to: Self Help Graphics & Art http://www.selfhelpgraphics.com/ 3802 Cesar Chavez Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90063 323-264-1059 E-mail: cema@library.ucsb.edu Web: http://cemaweb.library.ucsb.edu
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