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Bonaparte 9
by Superdeluxe (Adrienne Wong and Karin Spraggs)

ARTIST STATEMENT

In our Typographic Number Series we explore design and color when confined to representational information. The number silhouettes are manipulated into patterns that are both communicative and decorative. With the addition of color, we layer transparent and opaque pigments and are interested in what new colors are created, or how these colors react with one another. In the medium- and large-size prints we are manipulating the surface of the pigment print. In the 17″×22″ medium-size print, the outline layer—in the Five that would be the blue and in the Nine, the white—we letterpressed over the pigment print, leaving an impression in the paper with a transparent color. For the 30″×40″ large-size we silkscreened the same outline layers—the velvety opaque ink sits on the surface of the paper. It is our intention that the viewer appreciates the design, the curve of line or the positive/negative space of numbers in a new way.

Numbers are powerful figures; for the 20×200 first anniversary we produced a <a href =“http://www.20×200.com/art/2008/09/ziggurat-5.html”>five and a <a href =“http://www.20×200.com/art/2008/09/bonaparte-9.html”>nine for the fifth of September, the beginning of 20×200. The number five is the number of the human being. The body forms the pentagon when arms and legs are outstretched. In the Greco-Roman culture, five was the nuptial number of love and union. It is the number of Venus. The number nine is the number of completeness. It marks the end of the human gestation period and the complete circle (360=3+6+0=9). In Hebrew, it denotes pure intelligence. In the Mayan culture there were nine underworlds, each ruled by a God. We find this reference to “nine underworlds” present in many cultures and beliefs.

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Bonaparte 9

by Superdeluxe (Adrienne Wong and Karin Spraggs)

archival pigment print
available framed

  • Custom Order

    Select your print and frame:
    • 11"x8.5" 24
      Add frame 115
      • Black Frame 115
      • White Frame, recommended 115
    • 22"x17" 240
      Add frame 490
      • Black Frame 490
      • White Frame, recommended 490
    • 40"x30" 2400
      Add frame 3200
      • Black Frame 3200
      • White Frame, recommended 3200

  • Unframed prints usually ship within 5 days of purchase.

  • Custom orders ship 3 to 4 weeks after purchase. For faster delivery, select Ready to Ship. Quantities and selection of Ready-to-Ship art are limited.

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ADDITIONAL PRINT INFORMATION

  • Limited-edition, exclusive to 20x200
  • Museum quality: archival inks, 100% cotton rag paper
  • Artist-signed + numbered certificate of authenticity included
  • Directly supports the artist
  • Available framed or print only

This print is part of the 20×200 Anniversary Edition. The sister print in this edition is Ziggurat 5.

Our small prints in this edition are created using archival pigment inks on 100% cotton rag paper with a matte finish.

The medium and large prints in our 20×200 anniversary edition are custom made by Superdeluxe. The medium prints are archival pigment prints under a layer of letterpress. The large prints are archival pigment prints under a layer of silkscreen.

Our quoted dimensions are for the size of paper containing the images, not the printed image itself. We do not alter the aspect ratio, nor do we crop or resize the artists’ originals. All of our prints have a minimum border of .5 inches to allow for framing.

We recommend a custom frame in white solid wood with UV protected plexiglass and a white archival mat. Please note: Framed art may take up to 4 weeks to ship. Available for U.S. orders only.

  • 11"x8.5" print offered in 14"x16.5" frame (3/4” front profile x 3/4” side profile)
  • 22"x17" print offered in 22.5"x27.5" frame (3/4” front profile x 3/4” side profile)
  • 40"x30" print is dry mounted and framed to the image (3/4” front profile x 2” side profile), with spacers and enhanced UV plexi glass

Would you like a framing consultation? Contact our experts: framing@20x200.com.

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How to Frame Your Art

All of our prints have a minimum border of .25 inches to allow for framing. We do not alter the aspect ratio, crop or resize the artists' originals—quoted dimensions are for the size of paper containing the image, not the printed image itself. For exact image sizes and more helpful info, view our framing guides: