Alison Saar (American, b. 1956), Heart

Soft ground etching on chine-collé, 1993, pencil signed, dated, titled, and numbered 19/20 lower margin, published by Vinalhaven Press, Maine and with their blindstamp at lower right, full margins, unframed.

Platemark 5 3/8 x 5 1/2 in; Sheet size 20 x 16 in.

Sold to Benefit an Arts Foundation in Southern Illinois

Alison Saar is a Los Angeles-based African-American artist renowned for her sculptures, installations, and prints that delve into themes of race, gender, and spirituality. Her work often incorporates found objects to create powerful totems that explore cultural identity and history. Saar's work has been featured in major institutions such as the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Studio Museum in Harlem, and the North Carolina Museum of Art. As a pivotal figure in contemporary African-American art she has received accolades including a Guggenheim Fellowship and a Joan Mitchell Foundation Award.

Excellent condition; a strong impression on a crisp, clean sheet.