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Derrick Adams
Derrick Adams - How I Spent My Summer, 2021, Screen print with collage on paper
Signed and numbered by the artist

How I Spent My Summer, 2021

Screen print with collage on paper Signed and numbered by the artist

18 1/8 x 18 1/8 in 46 x 46 cm

Edition

Edition of 20

About this work

This vibrant screen print with collage presents a joyful scene of leisure and Black American culture. Adams depicts a figure floating on a colorful pool raft, surrounded by the bright turquoise of water. The composition combines bold graphic elements with layered collage work, creating depth and texture across the square format. The artist's signature use of vivid colors and flat, decorative patterns celebrates moments of relaxation and pleasure, transforming an everyday summer activity into a powerful statement about representation and joy. Created in 2021, this work is part of Adams's celebrated exploration of Black leisure and domestic spaces. The piece exemplifies his ongoing commitment to depicting Black life beyond trauma narratives, instead focusing on celebration and self-determination. As a signed and numbered edition, this screen print offers collectors an accessible entry point into Adams's practice, whose work is held in major museum collections including the Whitney and Studio Museum in Harlem. Available for purchase — enquire for price and availability.

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Auction History

Derrick Adams - How I Spent My Summer

How I Spent My Summer · Derrick Adams · Phillips · 2024-04 · $40,640

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About the Style Variation Series

The Style Variation series represents a pivotal moment in Derrick Adams' artistic practice, showcasing his distinctive exploration of contemporary leisure, identity, and social commentary. This compelling collection features works including Parlay 3, How I Spent My Summer, and the ambitious nine-part photographic suite, alongside pieces such as Mirroring Idealism and This Could All Be Yours. Adams employs layered photographic and collage techniques to deconstruct poolside scenes and recreational spaces, revealing nuanced observations about aspiration, belonging, and cultural representation. The series demonstrates the artist's trademark ability to transform everyday moments into profound meditations on class, race, and desire within American consumer culture. Each work in Style Variation—from the pixie and space buns variations to additional conceptual pieces—reflects Adams' meticulous attention to composition and psychological depth. Highly sought after by serious collectors, works from this series have established themselves as significant markers of contemporary photography and conceptual art practice. Enquire for availability and pricing details.

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How I Spent My Summer

About Derrick Adams

Derrick Adams has emerged as a formidable presence in the contemporary art market, consistently commanding significant prices at auction and demonstrating robust growth in collector demand. His works are highly sought after by institutions and private collectors alike, driven by his distinctive aesthetic and profound thematic engagement.

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