Artwork from the JSP Estate/Private Collection
Nationality
American
Artist Dates
b. 1937
Title of Work
The Discount Store Doughnut Girl
Preview
Date of Work
1970
Medium
Color lithograph
Height
28 3/4"
Width
22"
Collection/Provenance
Art & Design Study Collection, James Smith Pierce Collection
Status
Stored: FF_012_I
Location
UND Art Collections Repository
Artist Bio
Red Grooms rose to prominence during the pop-art era. In addition to producing painting, sculpture, and installations, Grooms has been a prolific printmaker. His art often combines social and political commentary and humor.
Additional Information
Depiction of a woman dressed in blue making several doughnuts.
This print is a part of Red Grooms' 1970 Target Store installation, or The Discount Store. This installation was a replica of Crystal, Minnesota's Target store. The installation consisted of materials such as cardboard, sponges, guns, and various other Target products. Grooms wanted the installation to be cartoonish and as accurate as possible. This Target replica was inspired by the people that Red Grooms had observed in the store, including a girl selling doughnuts, the original sculpture being made out of wood.
Condition
Very Good
Condition Notes
Slight discoloration, staining and staple punctures