The first of Carlson's two prints, NYPLPC Epitome 1. Chimera Barricade Sabot, combines an evocative set of visual elements that illustrate various systems/symbols of control met by acts of resistance. An engraving of an Egyptian criosphinx (the body of a lion, with the head of a lamb) is overlaid with an illustration of a traditional wooden shoe – a 'sabot', with roots to the word 'sabotage' – shown crushing a rattlesnake. A second paired image features another depiction of a sphinx – this time from a Late Imperial Chinese brush painting – which is laid across a photo depicting a worker uprising as they create a barricade out of the overturned vehicles. NYPLPC Epitome 1 and NYPLPC Epitome 2 are giclee prints on hot press bright paper 330 gsm with two-color silkscreen print overlays. Each print image is produced in a signed and numbered edition of 20. Works are available individually for $350 each, or can be purchased together for $650.00.
