Mel Bochner
Oh Well, 2020
Silkscreen in 7 colors
67 1/2 x 48 1/4 in
171.4 x 122.6 cm
171.4 x 122.6 cm
Edition of 30
Series: Oh Well
Copyright The Artist
Similar to his other prints exploring language, Oh Well is an example of Bochner's interest in the ways in which words and phrases can hold multiple meanings and evoke different...
Similar to his other prints exploring language, Oh Well is an example of Bochner's interest in the ways in which words and phrases can hold multiple meanings and evoke different emotions. While the phrasing on Oh Well may seem dismissive or resigned at first glance, Bochner's use of bold typography and bright colors imbues it with a sense of defiance and energy. The print is a reminder that language is complex and subjective, and that even seemingly simple phrases can carry much more than just the literary meaning.
