Paint Lid
Current Location:
Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons -> 3rd Floor (LIB)
Location Notes:
LIB; 3rd Floor; Open-Computer Lab; Above Drinking Fountains

Outsider Art ➔ Paint Lid

Artwork
Identifier:
2012.17.15
Artist:
Ericc "Etok" Tascott
Credit:
GVSU Collection
Medium:
Acrylic on Steel
Date:
2006
Description:
Circular paint lid (metal) painted over with bright pastels: blue, yellow, green, pink, orange; and black, white. Resembles animated, grinning face or sun representation.
Historical Context:
Ericc “Etok” Tascott is a local Grand Rapids outsider artist. He works heavily with found materials like cardboard, hubcaps, furniture, paper, and household items to create colorful paintings and sculptures. He pulls from a wide variety of inspirations such as language and slang, as well as pop culture and traditional Australian Aboriginal dot paintings. He often writes playful messages on the fronts and backs of his artwork.