The human comedy in line and form
James Kearns worked in sculpture, painting and printmaking, returning to the human figure and the expressive possibilities of gesture. His performers can feel theatrical, comic or unsettling, turning a recognizable role into a study of character.
The Performers brings twelve etchings together with a poem by John Ciardi. The artist’s copy in the catalog includes an accompanying autograph letter, connecting the printed suite with a particular documented ensemble.
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Further reading
Flint Institute of Arts: James Kearns
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