Gold Word Figure
1998
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photogravure on gampi paper with attached thread
Dimensions
sheet: 92.7 x 64.8 cm (36 1/2 x 25 1/2 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Graphicstudio/University of South Florida
Accession Number
2002.111.6
Art Historical Context
**Gold Word Figure** (1998) by Lesley is a captivating print that embodies the artist's fascination with the interplay between language and the human form. Dill, a contemporary American artist, often draws inspiration from poetry and spirituality, transforming words into visceral, bodily presences. Here, a golden figure emerges, suggesting themes of enlightenment or divine utterance, rendered with poetic elegance on a grand scale—measuring 36½ × 25½ inches. Crafted as a photogravure on delicate gampi paper, a translucent Japanese sheet prized for its silky texture and ability to hold fine det...