Bill Owens (American, b. 1938). Untitled Studies (from Suburbia) (2 works), 1970s. Gelatin silver prints, printed 2010. ... (Total: 2 )

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Bill Owens (American, b. 1938)
Untitled Studies (from Suburbia) (2 works), 1970s
Gelatin silver prints, printed 2010
7-1/4 x 9-1/4 inches (18.4 x 23.5 cm) (images)
8 x 10 inches (sheets)
Signed and editioned 4/15 in pencil, and with Portfolio stamp, verso.

Titles: I bought the lawn in six foot rolls. It's easy to handle. I prepare the ground and my wife and son helped roll out the grass. In one day you have a front yard. This is our second annual Fourth of July block party. This year thirty-three families came for beer, barbecued chicken, corn on the cob, potato salad, green salad, macaroni salad, and watermelon. After eating and drinking we staged our parade and fireworks.

LITERATURE:
B. Owens, Suburbia, Straight Arrow Books, San Francisco/ Quick Fox, New York, 1973.


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