Peter Phillips, Six Times Eight, Dreaming, 1974, Screenprint 15/20 Signed
ABOUT
United Kingdom, b. 1939
Six Times Eight, Dreaming
Signed and numbered AP Artist Proof 15/20 in pencil.
- CREATOR Peter Phillips, United Kingdom.
- DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1974.
- MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Lithograph screen print on wove paper.
- CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
- DIMENSIONS Sheet: H 25.25 in. W 32.5 in., Image: H 24 in. x W 31 in.
HISTORY
“Six Times Eight, Dreaming” is a figurative artwork created by artist Peter Phillips in 1974. This piece belongs to the Pop Art movement, characterized by its blend of popular culture with fine art. The artwork features a grid layout, presenting a collage of images depicting various subjects, such as kittens, a person with curly hair, a young woman, a motorcycle tire, and a close-up of a person dressed in motocross gear. Each image is sectioned off by a grid of colorful borders, transitioning from cool tones like blue and purple on the left to warm tones like red, orange, and green towards the right. This structured yet vivid approach exemplifies the artist’s engagement with contemporary visual culture and possibly alludes to a dreamlike state underscored by the artwork’s title.
