Friday, August 21, 2009

Debra Hampton, "Poseidon and Avantis ..." and "Trickery..." : Selected by Elizabeth Grady


New York-based independent curator
Elizabeth Grady has selected two über-cool collages by New York artist Debra Hampton.


Debra Hampton
Trickery bound the legs but was no match for destiny
2005
Magazine cut-out and ink on paper
30 x 22 1/2 in. (76 x 57 cm)
$3,400.00
Image courtesy the artist and Priska C. Juschka Fine Art.



Debra Hampton
Poseidon and Avantis kept her from running but their offspring gave her killer biceps
2005
Magazine cut-out and ink on paper
20 x 16 in. (51 x 41 cm)
$1,750.00, plus $200 frame
Image courtesy the artist and Priska C. Juschka Fine Art.
Proceeds from the sale of these works benefit Elizabeth's selected charity: City Harvest the world's first food rescue organization, dedicated to feeding the city's hungry men, women, and children.