About the Work
Frequently noted for his affinity for the grotesque as a means of sharp social critique, Ashley Bickerton incorporates into his work implausible corporeal forms, harsh ecologies, and polluted environs. This exclusive edition, digitally reworked from Bickerton's anthropomorphic mixed media Head series, uses conversational phrases likely found in G-chat and text messaging.
Artist Biography
Ashley Bickerton (b. 1959, Barbados; d. 2022, Bali) has held solo exhibitions at Lehmann Maupin (New York), O'Flaherty's (New York), Various Small Fires (Los Angeles), Newport Street Gallery (London), FLAG Art Foundation (New York), and Singapore Tyler Print Institute, among many others. Select group exhibitions featuring Bickerton’s work include DESTE Foundation for Contemporary Art (Hydra, Greece), Massimo De Carlo (London), Deitch Projects (Los Angeles), K11 Art Foundation (Hong Kong), Hirshhorn Museum (Washington, D.C.), Whitney Museum of American Art (New York), Museum Brandhorst (Munich), The Museum of Modern Art (New York, NY (2013), Victoria and Albert Museum (London), and New Museum (New York). Bickerton’s work is in numerous international public and private collections, including the Broad (Los Angeles), Des Moines Art Center, Ellipse Foundation (Amsterdam), Hara Museum of Contemporary Art (Tokyo), Museo D'Arte Contemporanea Donnaregina (Naples) Museu Coleção Berardo (Lisbon), Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (Chicago), Museum of Contemporary Art (Los Angeles), The Museum of Modern Art (New York) The Robert & Elaine Stein Galleries, Wright State University (Dayton, OH), Tate Britain (London), Vancouver Art Gallery (Vancouver), Walker Art Center (Minneapolis), and the Whitney Museum of American Art (New York).
Authentication & Resale
This work is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed and numbered by the artist.
Be sure to keep your Certificate of Authenticity (COA) in a safe place. We are unable to replace or reissue COAs.
Framing
Framed artwork is custom framed once it is ordered. Allow 3-5 weeks for framing and delivery.
FRAME
All of our frames are made from sustainably sourced engineered hardwood that is manufactured in the USA. Frames are available in Black or White Matte and Walnut.
MAT
Prints are hinged to a conservation quality, acid-free and lignin-free Cellulose matboard, using acid-free polyethylene cloth tape. Each mat’s surface paper is fade and bleed resistant and is attached to a conversation quality foam-core board. Some of our work (typically those pieces with a deckled edge) is floated on the matboard with spacers to separate the artwork from the glazing.
GLAZING
We use museum quality .060 mm plexiglass to frame your work. It blocks 82-85% of UV rays to prevent color fading from exposure to light, protecting your art for years to come.
DIMENSIONS
Our White and Black frames have a ⅞” wide flat face and are 15/16” deep. Mats are 1” wide for prints up to 8” x 10”. Mats are 2” wide for prints larger than 8” x 10”.
Our Natural and Walnut frames have a ¾” wide flat face and are 1 ⅛” deep. Mats are 1” wide for prints up to 8” x 10”. Mats are 2” wide for prints larger than 8” x 10”.
Any artwork that is floated will be placed in a frame that has a ⅝” wide flat face and is 1 5/16” deep. Work will be floated with a 1” border around it.
Shippings & Returns
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We are unable to accept returns on custom framed artwork. Our general policy is that we do not accept returns. If your print arrives damaged or does not meet your expectations, you may be eligible for a replacement or return. Any issues must be reported within 5 business days of receipt by emailing service@exhibitiona.com.
