Object Record
Images
Metadata
Title |
1-11-88 |
Artist |
Jeffrey, David |
Medium |
crushed charcoal on paper |
Date |
1988 |
Description |
David Jeffrey's art stems from memories of growing up in Man, West Virginia. His father and brothers worked in the coal mines, as did Jeffrey himself for a brief time. The textured appearance of coal seams inspired Jeffrey to create "1-11-88". He crushed charcoal sticks and applied them to paper to create dark, shimmering bands that simulate the appearance of a coal seam. Jeffrey limits his medium, color palette, and process to comply with his minimalist aesthetic. The process involved in creating a piece such as "1-11-88" is as important to Jeffrey as the completed artwork itself. "The close observation of my environment and the effect of natural forces such as devastating floods are at the core of what I do. The lives of the people from where I came, particularly their strong work ethic and deeply felt spiritual beliefs are also prominent." |
Collection |
Permanent Collection |
Dimensions |
H-16.18 W-16.18 inches |
Credit line |
1992 Purchase funded by The Collectors Club |