June 4, 1964
Vera Berdich (American, 1915-2003); Art Green (American, born 1941); Suellen Rocca (American, 1943-2020); William Schwedler (American, 1942-1982)
United States
This group print was created using the Surrealist game the Exquisite Corpse, wherein a drawn composition was divided by a number of players and each participant drew a body section from head to toes, hiding his or her contribution from subsequent players. The end result was a surprise to all. This is a rare example of a print made using this process.
The title was also devised in the same way, echoing the poetic brainstorming initiated by the Surrealists. This work is a testament to the mutual admiration of Vera Berdich and her students.
Color etching on cream wove paper