Derrick Adams Mirroring Idealism Wall Relief 2021 Edition of 40, 2021
Print : pigment ink · 70 x 2.5 x 10 cm 27.6 x 1 x 3.9 inch
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70 x 2.5 x 10 cm 27.6 x 1 x 3.9 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Artist: Derrick Adams
Title: Mirroring Idealism
Medium: Wall Relief of UV Curable Pigment on Mirror Dibond
Size: 28 1/4" x 53 5/8" x 3"
Edition: 29/40
Publisher: Co-Published by Carolina Nitsch and Elisabeth Wingate, New York
Inscription: Original Gallery Label on Verso
Year: 2021
Documentation: Includes Gallery Certificate of Authenticity
In "Mirroring Idealism", Derrick Adams explores themes of self-perception, identity, and the intersection of the personal with the social through a striking mixed-media wall relief. Executed in 2021, the work is composed of UV curable pigment on Mirror Dibond, a reflective support that both implicates the viewer and expands the conceptual reach of the composition. By using mirrored surfaces, Adams creates a dynamic interplay between representation and reflection, inviting the audience to literally see themselves within the work.
This editioned piece, numbered 29 of 40, exemplifies Adams's interest in how contemporary culture shapes, frames, and often refracts notions of Black identity. The mirrored ground destabilizes a fixed reading of the subject, merging the viewer's image with Adams's forms to question the distance between art object and lived experience. The work's layered construction and luminous surface echo Adams's broader practice, which moves fluidly between painting, sculpture, performance, and installation to examine representation in everyday life.
The title, "Mirroring Idealism", underscores the dual concerns of aspiration and self-image. The reflective quality is not merely a material choice but a conceptual strategy: it compels confrontation with the ideals projected by and onto individuals in society. In doing so, Adams situates the work within ongoing dialogues about visibility, cultural narratives, and the construction of identity in both personal and collective dimensions.
Co-published by Carolina Nitsch and Elisabeth Wingate in New York, the work demonstrates the collaborative spirit that often supports Adams's multifaceted practice. The presence of the original gallery label on the verso and the accompanying certificate of authenticity further emphasize its position within the artist's recognized body of editioned works.
Measuring over four feet in width, "Mirroring Idealism" asserts itself as both a sculptural object and a conceptual mirror, one that extends the space of viewing into a meditation on selfhood, representation, and the ideals we carry. It embodies Adams's continuing commitment to work that is visually arresting, materially inventive, and culturally resonant.
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Derrick Adams is an acclaimed American artist known for his diverse body of work spanning across various mediums, including painting, collage, sculpture, and performance. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1970, Adams pursued his education at the Pratt Institute and Columbia University. His art explores themes of identity, race, and culture, often examining the representation of Black bodies in popular culture. Adams combines vibrant colors, geometric patterns, and elements of abstraction to create visually striking compositions that challenge stereotypes and question societal norms. His work has been exhibited at prestigious institutions such as the Studio Museum in Harlem, the Museum of Arts and Design, and the Brooklyn Museum. Adams' significant contributions to contemporary art have earned him widespread recognition and acclaim, solidifying his position as a prominent figure in the art world.
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