Michael Ray Charles (American, b. 1967) Cut and Paste , Michael Ray Charles Exhibition Envelope

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Michael Ray Charles (American, b. 1967)

Cut and Paste, Michael Ray Charles ExhibitionEnvelope, 1996, edition of 50. Signed "Michael Ray Charles" in the matrix. Lithograph on hand-sewn concrete sack, 24 x 14 in., unframed. Condition: Good.

Provenance: The estate of artist Terri Priest, Worcester, Massachusetts.

N.B. Michael Ray Charles is an African American artist who explores the historic racial stereotypes of his culture through his art. This printed bag, which housed an introduction to the work of Michael Ray Charles, forces the viewer to engage with the project: a black Mickey Mouse paper doll commands the viewer to 'cut and paste,' while the books inside can be accessed only by cutting the bag open. With ironic humor, it also serves as a protective wrapper for the provocative materials inside. (1)

1. AIGA Design Archives.
Estimate $400-600


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