Muller, Dave. (b. 1964). "Equal Equal".
A used protest sign depicting an equal sign framed by a heart. Acrylic on gessoed cardboard, mounted to a tree branch. 2020. Signed to verso. Sign measures 24 x 18 inches (61 x 45.7 cm.), 68 inches (172.7 cm.) tall with branch. In fine condition.
"Dave Muller is an American artist best known for his renderings of album cover spines and his sardonic cartoons featured in The New Yorker and the New York Times, and has also designed watercolor posters to promote upcoming exhibitions, notably for Jackson Pollock and Andy Warhol’s solo exhibitions. His humorous and satirical works often comment on a number of issues relating to identity and the arts." (Artists, Dave Muller, artnet.com)
Provenance: Obtained through an Artfizz online benefit auction titled "Show Me the Signs," held on October 29, 2020. Over 100 artists created powerful protest pieces to donate to the auction, with 100% of proceeds supporting the African American Policy Forum's Mothers Network in conjunction with the #SayHerName campaign. Founded by AAPF in December 2014, the #SayHerName campaign works with the mothers and families of Black women, girls, and femmes killed by police, to elevate their stories and fight for justice. (Show Me the Signs Press Release)
Muller, Dave. (b. 1964). "Equal Equal".
A used protest sign depicting an equal sign framed by a heart. Acrylic on gessoed cardboard, mounted to a tree branch. 2020. Signed to verso. Sign measures 24 x 18 inches (61 x 45.7 cm.), 68 inches (172.7 cm.) tall with branch. In fine condition.
"Dave Muller is an American artist best known for his renderings of album cover spines and his sardonic cartoons featured in The New Yorker and the New York Times, and has also designed watercolor posters to promote upcoming exhibitions, notably for Jackson Pollock and Andy Warhol’s solo exhibitions. His humorous and satirical works often comment on a number of issues relating to identity and the arts." (Artists, Dave Muller, artnet.com)
Provenance: Obtained through an Artfizz online benefit auction titled "Show Me the Signs," held on October 29, 2020. Over 100 artists created powerful protest pieces to donate to the auction, with 100% of proceeds supporting the African American Policy Forum's Mothers Network in conjunction with the #SayHerName campaign. Founded by AAPF in December 2014, the #SayHerName campaign works with the mothers and families of Black women, girls, and femmes killed by police, to elevate their stories and fight for justice. (Show Me the Signs Press Release)