Memory 2, O + N
2006
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brush and black ink on wove paper
Dimensions
sheet: 30 1/4 x 22 7/8 in. (76.84 x 58.1 cm)
Classification
Drawing
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of the Artist
Accession Number
2013.127.2
Art Historical Context
Amy Sillman's *Memory 2, O + N* (2006) is a captivating ink drawing that exemplifies the artist's innovative approach to abstraction. Created with brush and black ink on w paper—a smooth, versatile surface ideal for fluid mark-making—this work measures 30 1/4 x 22 7/8 inches and invites viewers into a world of gestural energy and emotional depth. Sillman, a leading contemporary American artist known for her bold explorations of color, form, and memory, often uses drawings like this as both standalone pieces and meditations on the subconscious. The title hints at personal recollection, with "O...