Joyce Pensato

Psycho-Killer Felix
2005

A whimsical drawing of a fuzzy, black creature with exaggerated facial features, including large, round eyes and a wide, grinning mouth. The creature appears to be in motion, with one arm extended behind it and the other at its side. The background is textured and abstract, suggesting movement and energy.
A whimsical drawing of a fuzzy, black creature with exaggerated facial features, including large, round eyes and a wide, grinning mouth. The creature appears to be in motion, with one arm extended behind it and the other at its side. The background is textured and abstract, suggesting movement and energy.

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Date
2005

Classification
Prints

Medium
Lithograph with charcoal, pastel, fixative and distressing handwork

Dimensions
Sheet: 29 13/16 × 21 7/8in. (75.7 × 55.6 cm) Image: 29 13/16 × 21 7/8in. (75.7 × 55.6 cm)

Accession number
2012.151.5

Edition
1/50

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase, with funds from the Director's Discretionary Fund

Rights and reproductions
© Joyce Pensato

API
artworks/41998

Part of a series:

Tantra: Exit Art Portfolio 2005

7 works

Psychedelic artwork featuring a colorful, mirrored face with the words "MINDREVOLUTION" and various abstract patterns.
A framed monochromatic artwork featuring a double exposure portrait. The primary subject is a person in the foreground with a serious expression, wearing glasses and a suit, holding their head with one hand. In the background, a silhouette of a person in a dress is visible, creating a ghostly overlay effect. The image has a blue tint and is signed by the artist in the lower right corner.
A whimsical drawing of a fuzzy, black creature with exaggerated facial features, including large, round eyes and a wide, grinning mouth. The creature appears to be in motion, with one arm extended behind it and the other at its side. The background is textured and abstract, suggesting movement and energy.
A watercolor painting featuring abstract figures with prominent red and orange hues against a muted background with gray washes. The figures appear dynamic, with some elements suggesting movement or dance. The artwork is signed and numbered, indicating it's part of a limited series.
A vibrant abstract painting featuring a chaotic arrangement of brushstrokes and color splashes in red, blue, orange, and other hues on a white background. The composition is energetic and appears to lack a specific focal point, suggesting movement and a sense of spontaneity.
A black and white halftone portrait of a man with a neutral expression, featuring a high-contrast pattern of dots. The image includes handwritten text and numbers at the bottom, suggesting it may be part of a limited series or an artwork.

Joyce Pensato
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