Pink laddered shapes / Dark grey, green and blue painted scribbles (artwork)

Date:
25 February 1977
Reference:
PP/RSI/B/1/3/1/18
Part of:
Rita Simon Collection
  • Archives and manuscripts

About this work

Description

Paintings by Normal Psychology Patient 1 "Clarice". The image on the recto is of a pink shape, with ladder like lines crossing it. In conversations with Wellcome staff Rita Simon described it as "a game". The image on the verso is daubings of paint in drab colours: grey, green and blue.

The title has been supplied by the cataloguer for identification purposes.

Rita Simon's style classification: Linear transition.

Publication/Creation

25 February 1977

Physical description

2 artworks (1 sheet) Bodycolour on paper. 45.4 x 43.4 cm.

Biographical note

A child of 3, given the pseudonym "Clarice" and discussed in The symbolism of style, p 40-43. She spent six months painting with Rita Simon, (1976-77)

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