Search Results
Creator is exactly
Shimotsuma, Sister Frances F.
Use buttons below to view additional pages.
-
Obon
title Obondescription An spherical shape that looks like a yellow Japanese lantern with the image of a skull in the center. Two butterflies and a dragon-flie fly around it and above red and yellow flames on a cyan blue background. COPYRIGHT WARNING The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be "used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research." If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of "fair use," that user may be liable for copyright infringement. The Artist of any work retains all rights to that work. No further reproduction is permitted without prior written permission by the artist or copyright holder. Any requests for permission to reproduce this piece must be directed to: Self Help Graphics & Art http://www.selfhelpgraphics.com/ 3802 Cesar Chavez Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90063 323-264-1059 E-mail: cema@library.ucsb.edu Web: http://cemaweb.library.ucsb.edu Colors used: 1. Trans Lt Yell (sic.), 2. Trans Lt. Blue, 3. Trans. Red, 4. Trans. Violet, 5. Lt Pink Flesh, 6. Dark Pink Flesh. "Obon or 'Feast of the Dead' or Festival of Souls' is observed yearly in Japan on July, 13, 14 and 15./ It's (sic.) purpose is to perpetuate the memory of their ancestors. the living pay homage to thier dead relations by hanging lighted paper lanterns, having conversations with them, providing a meal of theri favorite dishes, and having a Buddisht priest chant sutras for them./ Finally, on the last day 'Farewell Fires' are lighted at the house front as beacons to show the way home." Sister F.F.Shimotsuma. Special Project (Images Of The Future); Coventry Rag, 290 grms; I-size: 23 3/4" x 16"; P-size: 26 1/8" x 20"; Ed#: 4/55, 18/55; Signed;, Inscription in pencil located below image area reads: "Obon, 4/55, Sister Shitmotsuma, '92"; chopmark: "SHG" embossed in bottom left inside image area.artist/creator Shimotsuma, Sister Frances F.contributor Calisphere -
Los Angeles
title Los Angelesdescription A series of concentric and broken yellow circles resembling strata. The center is an outlined apple containing half an orange surrounded by worms. Two lizards watch the scene from right and left sides. COPYRIGHT WARNING The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be "used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research." If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of "fair use," that user may be liable for copyright infringement. The Artist of any work retains all rights to that work. No further reproduction is permitted without prior written permission by the artist or copyright holder. Any requests for permission to reproduce this piece must be directed to: Self Help Graphics & Art http://www.selfhelpgraphics.com/ 3802 Cesar Chavez Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90063 323-264-1059 E-mail: cema@library.ucsb.edu Web: http://cemaweb.library.ucsb.edu Colors used: 1. Light Lavender, 2. Baige (sic.), 3. Yellow, 4. Orange, 5. Brown, 6. Blue (Process). "In the print I tried to capture the powerful force I experienced in the recent California earthquake, together with the graphic description of it shown on television shortly thereafter. I intended to portray the rupture of the earth and disturbance of all nature. Included in the print is an orange invaded by a worm which symbolizes California and the recnet destructive riots. The apple depicts the human condition." Sister F.F.Shimotsuma. Special Project (Atelier 19 L.A. Riots); Westwinds; I-size: 16 1/8" x 24"; P-size: 20" x 28 1/8"; Ed#: 4/55, 22/55; Signed;, Inscription in pencil located below image area reads: "Los Angeles [illegible sign], 4/55, Sister Shimotsuma, '92"; chopmark: "SHG" embossed chopmark below image area .artist/creator Shimotsuma, Sister Frances F.subject Mexican American Art Earthquakes In Art Chicana Art Los Angeles Riot, Los Angeles, California, 1992 Chicanoscontributor Calisphere