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Description: One of the tests of fine art is that it appear relevant over time. For the editorial illustrator, this is a nearly impossible goal because the political and social context is constantly shifting. Printmaker Richard Mock has always been sufficiently attuned to the culture to be able to spot the big issues and ongoing realities--the topics and problems that continue to surface with passing years. This linocut entitled "Fragging" was made in May 2001 when discussions of Senator Bob Kerrey's Vietnam service dredged up other terrrible aspects of that unpopular war such as "fragging"-- officers being killed by their subordinates. With the June 2005 fragging event in Iraq, the site of another divisive war, Richard Mock's image of a murdered officer is all too fresh. This limited edition (80 impressions) is pencil signed, numbered and titled by the artist. The image is black ink on white paper. Richard Mock is represented in important collections including: Museum of Modern Art, New York Public Library, Walker Art Center and National Museum of American Art. His incisive and insightful images have appeared in publications including: New York Times, Wall Street Journal, United Nations as well as in the publications of the loyal opposition. View previous Richard Mock editorial prints including his September 11th Cycle. To learn more about this artist, visit Richard Mock's studio. |
