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1995 Mark McCloud Blotter Art "Jolly Roger"

Creator: Mark McCloud
Offered by: Albert Joseph Gallery

Description
1995 Mark McCloud Blotter Art titled "Jolly Roger". Blotter Art Work by Mark McCloud based on the Skull and Crossbones designed by the alternative artist S. Clay Wilson. Each square contains a single skull image, with a larger outline image imposed over the top. This sheet Collected at “The Artrock Gallery” in San Francisco California, exhibition titled "Timothy Leary in Wonderland", directly from Mark McCloud collection sold through the exhibition of the original run offered during the exhibition sale 8/10/95 - 10/20/95.
The show featured Mark McCloud's extensive collection of chemically inactive, or "undipped," blotter art. This was a landmark event, considered to be the first gallery exhibition of blotter art as a legitimate art form. The exhibition opened on August 10, 1995, ran for two months ending in late October 1995. This Blotter Art is a significant piece of American Folk Art – “Psychedelic Art” of the “Blotter Art Period” (1970s-1990's). Early blotter art was made for the practical purpose of discreetly distributing and branding LSD doses. Folk art reflects the life and culture of a specific community. Blotter art is deeply rooted in the 1960s/70s counter-culture, drawing on psychedelic aesthetics, underground comix, and symbols important to that community.

This Blotter Art Sheet is in very good original condition, never matted, kept in a plastic frame case. The clear plastic case can display on the wall or easily comes apart for any future display application.
Comes with certificate of Authenticity.

More Information

Documentation:	Certificate of Authenticity
Origin:	United States, California
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	Paper
Condition:	Good. In very good original condition
Creation Date:	1995
Styles / Movements:	Pop Art, Other
Dealer Reference #:	AJG686
Incollect Reference #:	838580

Dimensions

W.	7.5 in;	H.	7.5 in;	D.	0.01 in;
W.	19.05 cm;	H.	19.05 cm;	D.	0.03 cm;

Message from Seller:

Albert Joseph Gallery, established in 1998, offers an expertly curated selection of antiques, art, and design objects, handpicked from around the world. Located in the NYDC at 200 Lexington Avenue, New York City, you can reach us at (908) 502-5018 or ajy1w@msn.com for more information.