As I moved away from painting as a primary focus for my artwork I often added elements of satire and humor. This set of kits containing references and elements of famous artists was an attempt to break away from the more formalistic aspects of art making. Originally, there were 40 artists represented amongst the kits. Below is just a sample of the series.
Be An Artist Kits Display Rack, 1974 Mixed Media, 20" X 20" X 54"
Be An Artist Kit (Albers), 1974 Mixed Media, 4" X 5"
Be An Artist Kit (Baldessari), 1974 Mixed Media, 4" X 5"
Be An Artist Kit (Bochner), 1974 Mixed Media, 4" X 5"
Be An Artist Kit (the Beckers), 1974 Mixed Media, 4" X 5"
Be An Artist Kit (Christo), 1974 Mixed Media, 4" X 5"
Be An Artist Kit (Duchamp), 1974 Mixed Media, 4" X 5"
Be An Artist Kit (Gilbert & George), 1974 Mixed Media, 4" X 5"
Be An Artist Kit (Indiana), 1974 Mixed Media, 4" X 5"
Be An Artist Kit (Johns), 1974 Mixed Media, 4" X 5"
Be An Artist Kit (Lichtenstein), 1974 Mixed Media, 4" X 5"
Be An Artist Kit (Mangold), 1974 Mixed Media, 4" X 5"
Be An Artist Kit (Nauman), 1974 Mixed Media, 4" X 5"
Be An Artist Kit (Oldenburg), 1974 Mixed Media, 4" X 5"
Be An Artist Kit (Reinhardt), 1974 Mixed Media, 4" X 5"
Be An Artist Kit (Smithson), 1974 Mixed Media, 4" X 5"
Be An Artist Kit (Stella), 1974 Mixed Media, 4" X 5"
Be An Artist Kit (Warhol), 1974 Mixed Media, 4" X 5"