
The Same Old Shoe, Gemini G.E.L. $3995
It seems that, some days, any which way we turn, we are knocked out by something endlessly fascinating. D+R pal Greg of Daddytypes pointed us to Gemini G.E.L. and there went the afternoon. So much for productivity.
Since 1966, Gemini G.E.L. has functioned as a workshop to assist artists to produce multiples of their work and you can still buy the aforementioned Kienholz "The Blockhead" directly from the source for $2495.
From Gemini G.E.L. co-founder, Sidney Felsen:
We're a support system, not a co-creator. Each artist is the captain of the ship while he or she is here.
Want to see the complete history of Gemini G.E.L.? From Gemini G.E.L.:
Link to Gemini G.E.L.
Link to Gemini Archive, National Gallery of Art
(Thanks Greg)
In 1981, the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., established the Gemini G.E.L. Archive, which functions as a study center for scholars and collectors, and contains a complete history of the workshop. Included is one example from each of the over 2,000 editions published.As Greg points out:
Best Kienholz edition, though, is obviously Sawdy, 1972, made from 55 modified, silkscreened, mirrored, and backlit Datsun doors. When the window's rolled down, you can see a nighttime scene of racial violence happening outside. Rather brilliant.Though I agree with Greg that Sawdy (link) is impressive as hell, I am partial to the self-referential commemorative license plate (link).
Link to Gemini G.E.L.
Link to Gemini Archive, National Gallery of Art
(Thanks Greg)