Matthew Barney American, b. 1967
C2: The Drones’ Exposition 1999
one-color etching on Arches 88 paper
12 x 14 in. sheet (4 x 6 in. image); unframed
Edition of 40
Printed by Todd Norsten, Minneapolis
Published by the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis
Matthew Barney’s hybrid installation practice, which unites performance, unorthodox materials, and moving images, has resulted in a universe composed of a wildly complex pantheon of figures and forces, each of which overflows with narrative connotations and sculptural possibilities. Drawing has been central to the evolution of his evocative and labyrinthine iconography. This print, which depicts two bees above a hole in the ground, was published on the occasion of the Walker-organized exhibition Cremaster 2: The Drones’ Exposition, which premiered the artist’s film Cremaster 2 within the context of a site-specific sculptural installation.
Image caption: © Matthew Barney
