GNOME 02

DESCRIPTION

Risograph print on Fedrigoni paper | 2022

The age of myths and legends certainly didnt come to an end with the advent of YouTube. In fact, artist Michael Walls latest series seems to point to the contrary. GNOME GNOME GNOME GNOME GNOME is a series that spans sculpture, painting, and digital animation and explores the tools of mythmaking and storytelling in contemporary society. Wall uses the subject from a 2008 YouTube video Gnome in Argentina as a faceless fluid form throughout. The risograph prints of the series are duplicative in nature and embrace converging ages of storytelling of which a Gnome character is the subject, from folklore to cryptozoology through contemporary CreepyPasta. The series reflects Walls continued interest in myth-making and urban legend. Indeed, the viewer is left with a curiosity about the series protagonist, an amalgamation of simplified forms. Where have I seen this figure before? One might ask. And, Will I see it again?

DIMENSIONS

16.5 x 11.75 inches

FRAMED DIMENSIONS

Floated: 21 x 16.25 x 1.5 inches

AUTHENTICATION

Signed by artist.

The work comes with a Certification of Authenticity signed by the Co-Founder of Tappan.