This offset print, produced as a Fundraising Edition for Printed Matter by Kiki Smith, was used as the promotional image for the Editions / Artists’ Book Fair in 2004. Printed on Zerkall Book Vellum, the print depicts a cropped black and white image of an eye, staring directly at the viewer. The body to which the eye belongs is unknown, creating a palpable sense of mystery.
Kiki Smith (b. 1954 in Nuremberg, Germany) is known for her multidisciplinary practice which relates to the human condition in relationship to the natural world. Her work includes sculpture, printmaking, photography, drawings, and fiber works. Smith is often considered a notable member of the feminist art movement. Smith has been the subject of numerous solo exhibitions worldwide including over 25 museum exhibitions and at five Venice Biennales.
