Robert Beck

Untitled ("Approaches to Art Therapy" Ed. by Judith Aaron Rubin)
2007

A grayscale image featuring a stylized drawing of a wolf-like creature amidst abstract geometric shapes. The creature appears aggressive with an open mouth showing sharp teeth. Overlaid on the image are scribbled lines and the phrase "WISH TO SURVIVE" in bold, uneven lettering. Below the drawing, there is text that reads "Figure 5. 'Wish to Survive'". Additional text provides a narrative about someone named Mary, discussing themes of survival, hunger, and psychological development. The image has a caption at the bottom that includes "Babbling, screaming, spitting" and the number "598".
A grayscale image featuring a stylized drawing of a wolf-like creature amidst abstract geometric shapes. The creature appears aggressive with an open mouth showing sharp teeth. Overlaid on the image are scribbled lines and the phrase "WISH TO SURVIVE" in bold, uneven lettering. Below the drawing, there is text that reads "Figure 5. 'Wish to Survive'". Additional text provides a narrative about someone named Mary, discussing themes of survival, hunger, and psychological development. The image has a caption at the bottom that includes "Babbling, screaming, spitting" and the number "598".

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Date
2007

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Acrylic, charcoal, graphite pencil, typewriter ink and latent fingerprint powder on paper

Dimensions
Sheet: 12 × 9in. (30.5 × 22.9 cm)

Accession number
2008.36

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of Ron Pizzuti

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

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Robert Beck
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