Signature (artwork)
- Date:
- 1978
- Reference:
- PP/RSI/B/1/1/4/9
- Part of:
- Rita Simon Collection
- Archives and manuscripts
About this work
Description
An artwork by Physical Illness Patient 8 - "Henri" which shows the artist's signature surrounded by spiraling and curling patterns and shapes Rita Simon said: "The signature: it's what people hold on to when the mind begins to go. It's an ego-assertion." The signature itself has been covered over with Tipex.
The quote is taken from notes made during conversations between Rita Simon and Wellcome staff, 1995-1997.
The title has been provided by the cataloguer for identification purposes.
Rita Simon classified the artwork as Linear Transition. She marked it as number 8 in the sequence on the verso.
Publication/Creation
1978
Physical description
1 artwork Crayons and felt pens on paper, 30 x 42 cm
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores