Polytheism by Smith Nick (1 results)

Edition of 30 portfolios which include a bonus print, 1990 Nike Air Max 90, unavailable elsewhere, from an edition of 40 artist's proofs, all other prints are editioned to 75 and 10 artist's proofs. Each print signed and dated in pencil lower right by the artist, numbered lower left, artist and publisher's blindstamp lower left. Nick Smith is a contemporary British artist who deconstructs images into colour swatches, which he then reassembles and juxtaposes with lines of text; in this case he has used iconic sneakers and text rearranged from biblical psalms. The prints include: 1923 Converse Chuck Taylor; 1968 Onitsuka Tiger Corsair; 1968 Puma Suede; 1969 Adidas Superstar; 1972 Nike Cortez; 1977 Vans Slip-On; 1985 Nike Air Jordon 1; 1987 Nike Air Max 1; 1990 Nike Air Max 90; 1995 Nike Air Max 95; 2002 Nike Supreme SB Dunk. Folio. 11 giclée prints with screenprinted varnish on Canson Rag Photographique 310 gsm paper. Sheet sizes: 42 x 59.4 cm. Housed in a black clamshell box, lettering foil blocked in black to lid. All in excellent condition.