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5 a.m.

2004
(American, 1933–2022)
(American, b. 1951)
America
Cut and sewn color relief prints on wove paper, fabric, and felt
Sheet: 56.5 x 39.4 cm (22 1/4 x 15 1/2 in.)
Gift of Joan Tomkins and William Busta 2023.148
State: Only
Edition: Variable edition of 50
Location: not on view
This artwork is known to be under copyright.

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Sam Gilliam created this print while working at the Experimental Printmaking Institute, founded by Curlee Raven Holton, a former Clevelander.

Description

Beginning in the late 1970s, Sam Gilliam began to create works such as this print, in which he cut, arranged, and collaged geometric shapes. Their assembled compositions and varied patterns resembled quilts made by African American folk artists. Here, Gilliam used his own prints as the basis of a new and variable composition.
5 a.m.

5 a.m.

2004

Sam Gilliam, Curlee Raven Holton, Experimental Printmaking Institute, Lafayette College

(American, 1933–2022), (American, b. 1951)
America

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