Sam Gilliam Shoebox Mixed Media Relief Etching Collage 1997 Signed Edition of 21, 1997
Print : etching · 50.8 x 59.69 x 1 cm 20 x 23.5 x 0.4 inch
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Type
Print : numbered and limited to 21 copies
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Condition
Artwork sold in perfect condition, not framed
Authenticity
Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the gallery
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Signature
Hand-signed by artist
Dimensions ( cm • inch )
50.8 x 59.69 x 1 cm 20 x 23.5 x 0.4 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Medium: Relief Etching with Collage on Handmade Paper
Edition: 16/21
Inscription: Signed, titled, dated, and numbered on bottom front in silver
Documentation: Includes Gallery Certificate of Authenticity
"Shoebox" (1997) is a work on paper by Sam Gilliam (1933–2022), a leading figure in post‑World War II American abstraction and an influential practitioner of experimental printmaking. In this relief etching combined with collage on handmade paper, Gilliam applies multiple techniques to produce a textured surface that engages both color and compositional structure. The work's layered imagery and material presence reflect his ongoing interest in expanding the formal possibilities of print beyond conventional graphic processes, bringing practices associated with painting and assemblage into dialogue with etching. Gilliam began printmaking in the 1970s and frequently manipulated traditional methods, sometimes cutting, stitching, or reassembling printed works in the studio to create highly individual compositions.
In "Shoebox", the combination of etching and collage on a hand‑fabricated support highlights Gilliam's commitment to material exploration and his sustained engagement with the visual language of abstraction across formats. "Shoebox" was created as an edition of 21 in 1997. The work measures 20" x 23 1/2" and is signed, titled, dated, and numbered in silver on the bottom front. Purchase includes a gallery certificate of authenticity.
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Sam Gilliam was an esteemed American artist known for his innovative approach to abstract painting. He was born on November 30, 1933, in Tupelo, Mississippi. Gilliam's artistic journey began in the 1960s when he moved to Washington, D.C., and became associated with the Washington Color School, a group of artists exploring color field painting.
Gilliam's breakthrough came in the late 1960s when he began experimenting with a unique technique of draping and suspending his canvases, freeing them from traditional stretcher bars. These vibrant, draped canvases became his signature style, blurring the boundaries between painting and sculpture. Through his use of color, form, and movement, Gilliam created immersive and dynamic art experiences.
His groundbreaking contributions to the art world have been widely recognized and celebrated. Gilliam's artworks have been exhibited in prominent museums and galleries worldwide, solidifying his position as a significant figure in contemporary art. He died in Washington in June, 2022.
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