Christian Patterson Redheaded Peckerwood

CHRISTIAN PATTERSON REDHEADED PECKERWOOD 29 JUNE – 03 AUGUST, 2013

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Day of Terror, from the series ‘Redheaded Peckerwood’, 2010 24 x 30 inch Archival Pigment Print Artist stamp and signature label in ink adhered to mount verso In a limited edition of seven From the collection of the artist $4,500 [Framed].

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Charlie’s Bloody Ear, from the series ‘Redheaded Peckerwood’, 2007 8 x 10 inch Silver Gelatin Print Artist stamp and signature label in ink adhered to mount verso In a limited edition of seven From the collection of the artist $2,150 [Framed].

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“I Pledge Allegation to the Flag”, from the series ‘Redheaded Peckerwood’, 2011 8 x 10 inches Paint on postage stamps Artist stamp and signature label in ink adhered to mount verso In a limited edition of seven From the collection of the artist $3,150 [Framed].

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Rustless High Velocity (Shotgun Shell), from the series ‘Redheaded Peckerwood’, 2007 8 x 10 inch Silver gelatin print Artist stamp and signature label in ink adhered to mount verso In a limited edition of seven From the collection of the artist $2,150 [Framed].

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House at Night, from the series ‘Redheaded Peckerwood’, 2007 24 x 36 inch Archival Pigment Print Artist stamp and signature label in ink adhered to mount verso In a limited edition of seven From the collection of the artist $6,500 [Framed].

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Tree on Fire, from the series ‘Redheaded Peckerwood’, 2009 24 x 30 inch Archival Pigment Print Artist stamp and signature label in ink adhered to mount verso In a limited edition of seven From the collection of the artist $4,500 [Framed].

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Oregon Trail Bottle, from the series ‘Redheaded Peckerwood’, 2007 8 x 10 inch Hand-painted Silver Gelatin Print Artist stamp and signature label in ink adhered to mount verso In a limited edition of seven From the collection of the artist $3,150 [Framed].

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Winter Coat, from the series ‘Redheaded Peckerwood’, 2008 16 x 20 inch Archival Pigment Print Artist stamp and signature label in ink adhered to mount verso In a limited edition of seven From the collection of the artist $3,250 [Framed].

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Dirty Bed, from the series ‘Redheaded Peckerwood’, 2006 24 x 36 inch Archival Pigment Print Artist stamp and signature label in ink adhered to mount verso In a limited edition of seven From the collection of the artist $4,500 [Framed].

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Writing on the Wall, from the series ‘Redheaded Peckerwood’, 2009 24 x 30 inch Archival Pigment Print Artist stamp and signature label in ink adhered to mount verso In a limited edition of seven From the collection of the artist $4,500 [Framed].

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Map of Lincoln, from the series ‘Redheaded Peckerwood’, 2013 8 x 10 inch Mixed Medium Paper Collage Artist stamp and signature label in ink adhered to mount verso In a limited edition of seven From the collection of the artist $3,150 [Framed].

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Calendar Girls, from the series ‘Redheaded Peckerwood’, 2009 24 x 30 inch Archival Pigment Print Signed and numbered on print verso, artist’s studio stamp on verso In a limited edition of seven From the collection of the artist $4,500 [Framed].

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24th Street Road (Road at Night) from the series ‘Redheaded Peckerwood’, 2007 40 x 60 inch Archival Pigment Print Artist stamp and signature label in ink adhered to mount verso In a limited edition of seven From the collection of the artist $7,150 [Framed].

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Motel Sign, from the series ‘Redheaded Peckerwood’, 2008 24 x 30 inch Archival Pigment Print Artist stamp and signature label in ink adhered to mount verso In a limited edition of seven From the collection of the artist $4,500 [Framed].

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Shit from Shinola, from the series ‘Redheaded Peckerwood’, 2010 8 x 10 inch Archival Pigment Print Artist stamp and signature label in ink adhered to mount verso In a limited edition of seven From the collection of the artist $2,150 [Framed].

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House on Fire, from the series ‘Redheaded Peckerwood’, 2007 40 x 60 inch Archival Pigment Print Artist stamp and signature label in ink adhered to mount verso In a limited edition of seven From the collection of the artist $7,150 [Framed].

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924 Belmont (Bartlett House), from the series ‘Redheaded Peckerwood’ 8 x 10 inch Silver Gelatin Print Artist stamp and signature label in ink adhered to mount verso In a limited edition of seven From the collection of the artist $2,000 [Unframed].

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7-Up Bottle, from the series ‘Redheaded Peckerwood’, 2007 24 x 30 inch Archival Pigment Print Artist stamp and signature label in ink adhered to mount verso In a limited edition of seven From the collection of the artist $4,500 [Framed].

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Falling Flowers, from the series ‘Redheaded Peckerwood’, 2008 24 x 30 inch Archival Pigment Print Artist stamp and signature label in ink adhered to mount verso In a limited edition of seven From the collection of the artist $4,500 [Framed].

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Zippo, from the series ‘Redheaded Peckerwood’, 2010 8 x 10 inch Archival Pigment Print Artist stamp and signature label in ink adhered to mount verso In a limited edition of seven From the collection of the artist $2,150 [Framed].

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Telephone, from the series ‘Redheaded Peckerwood’, 2008 24 x 30 inch Archival Pigment Print Artist stamp and signature label in ink adhered to mount verso In a limited edition of seven From the collection of the artist $4,500 [Framed].

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Storm Cellar, from the series ‘Redheaded Peckerwood’, 2011 8 x 10 inch Silver Gelatin Print Artist stamp and signature label in ink adhered to mount verso In a limited edition of seven From the collection of the artist $2,150 [Framed].

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Antifreeze, from the series ‘Redheaded Peckerwood’, 2008 24 x 30 inch Archival Pigment Print Artist stamp and signature label in ink adhered to mount verso In a limited edition of seven From the collection of the artist $4,500 [Framed].

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Prairie Grass Leak, from the series ‘Redheaded Peckerwood’, 2009 40 x 50 inch Archival Pigment Print Artist stamp and signature label in ink adhered to mount verso In a limited edition of seven From the collection of the artist $7,150 [Framed].

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House of Cards, from the series ‘Redheaded Peckerwood’, 2010 16 x 20 inch Archival Pigment Print Artist stamp and signature label in ink adhered to mount verso In a limited edition of seven From the collection of the artist $3,250 [Framed].

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Fruit Cake, from the series ‘Redheaded Peckerwood’, 2011 16 x 20 inch Oil on paper board Artist stamp and signature label in ink adhered to mount verso In a limited edition of seven From the collection of the artist $3,250 [Framed].

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Bad News, from the series ‘Redheaded Peckerwood’, 2011 16 x 20 inch Oil on paper board Artist stamp and signature label in ink adhered to mount verso In a limited edition of seven From the collection of the artist $3,250 [Framed].

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"Ask for Ethyl" from the series ‘Redheaded Peckerwood’, 2011 16 x 20 inch Oil on paper board Artist stamp and signature label in ink adhered to mount verso In a limited edition of seven From the collection of the artist $3,250 [Framed].

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Helluva Mess, from the series ‘Redheaded Peckerwood’, 2011 16 x 20 inch Oil on paper board Artist stamp and signature label in ink adhered to mount verso In a limited edition of seven From the collection of the artist $3,250 [Framed].

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Nothing’s the Goddamned Matter, from the series ‘Redheaded Peckerwood’, 2011 16 x 20 inch Oil on paper board Artist stamp and signature label in ink adhered to mount verso In a limited edition of seven From the collection of the artist $3,250 [Framed].

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Drop Dead, from the series ‘Redheaded Peckerwood’, 2011 16 x 20 inch Oil on paper board Artist stamp and signature label in ink adhered to mount verso In a limited edition of seven From the collection of the artist $3,250 [Framed].

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Shot Gun Blast, from the series ‘Redheaded Peckerwood’ 16 x 20 inch Shotgun blast on card Artist stamp and signature label in ink adhered to mount verso Unique artwork From the collection of the artist $3,250 [Framed].

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Shot Gun Blast, from the series ‘Redheaded Peckerwood’ 16 x 20 inch Shotgun blast on card Artist stamp and signature label in ink adhered to mount verso Unique artwork From the collection of the artist $3,250 [Framed].

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Shot Gun Blast, from the series ‘Redheaded Peckerwood’ 16 x 20 inch Shotgun blast on card Artist stamp and signature label in ink adhered to mount verso Unique artwork From the collection of the artist $3,250 [Framed].

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You Can’t Run Away From Anything, from the series ‘Redheaded Peckerwood’, 2011 Hand painted tire In a limited edition of four From the collection of the artist $6,000.

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Shattered Windshield, from the series ‘Redheaded Peckerwood’, 2010 8 x 10 inch Silver Gelatin Print In a limited edition of seven From the collection of the artist $2,000 [Unframed].

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The Press, from the series ‘Redheaded Peckerwood’, 2010 8 x 10 inch Silver Gelatin Print In a limited edition of seven From the collection of the artist $2,000 [Unframed].

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The Crowd Gathers, from the series ‘Redheaded Peckerwood’, 2007 [Verso]

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The Crowd Gathers, from the series ‘Redheaded Peckerwood’, 2007 8 x 10 inch Silver Gelatin Print [Uniquely weathered] Artist stamp and signature label in ink adhered to mount verso In a limited edition of seven From the collection of the artist $3,150 [Framed].

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Caril Ann Captured, from the series ‘Redheaded Peckerwood’ [Verso]

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Caril Ann Captured, from the series ‘Redheaded Peckerwood’, 2013 8 x 10 inch Silver Gelatin (Uniquely Weathered) Artist stamp and signature label in ink adhered to mount verso In a limited edition of seven From the collection of the artist $3,150 [Framed].

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ROSEGALLERY is pleased to announce the American debut of 2013 Guggenheim Fellow, Christian Patterson’s groundbreaking series, Redheaded Peckerwood. Photographs, objects and historical ephemera will be on view June 29th through August 3, 2013. A book signing will be held Thursday, June 27th from 6-­‐7:30pm at Arcana Books in Culver City. A reception for the artist will be held Saturday, June 29th, from 6-­‐8 pm.

Redheaded Peckerwood is Christian Patterson’s second major body of photographs and the subject of his highly acclaimed monograph, published by MACK in 2011. The book has been called an “instant classic” and was named one of the best books of the year by Art in America, the New York Times, TIME and the Guardian among many others. Last year the book was awarded the prestigious Recontres d'Arles Author Book Award and it is currently in its third printing.

Redheaded Peckerwood is a work with a tragic underlying narrative – the story of 19 year old Charles Starkweather and 14 year old Caril Ann Fugate who murdered ten people, including Fugate’s family, during a killing spree across Nebraska to their point of capture in Douglas, Wyoming. The images record places and objects central to the story, depict ideas inspired by it, and capture other moments and discoveries along the way.

Christian Patterson does not attempt to piece together the precise circumstances of the murders, or any over-­‐arching narrative; rather, he creates images that speak to the themes he considers fundamental to the story – angst, love, rebellion, escape, violence, and loss of innocence. He borrows certain points freely and boldly mixes them with fictional elements, using photography as his primary tool.

From a technical perspective, the photographs incorporate and reference the techniques of photojournalism, forensic photography, image appropriation, reenactment, documentary, and landscape photography. On a conceptual level, they deal with a charged landscape and play with photographic representation and truth as Patterson deconstructs the pre-­‐existing narrative.

Redheaded Peckerwood also utilizes and plays with an archive of material, deliberately mixing fact and fiction, past and present, myth and reality as it presents, expands and re-­‐presents the various facts and theories surrounding this story.

While photographs are the heart of this work, the artist has combined them with documents and objects belonging to the killers and their victims — a map, poem, confession letter, stuffed animal, and hood ornament — which will be exhibited alongside his photographic prints.

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Christian Patterson was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. He currently lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. His work is found in the permanent collections of The Museum of Contemporary Photography, Chicago; The New Orleans Museum of Art; and the Light Work Collection, Syracuse to name a few.

Private collections including the Fred and Laura Ruth Bidwell Photography Collection; The Berman Photography Collection; and the collection of Daniel Greenberg and Susan Steinhauser. This will be Patterson’s first solo exhibition at ROSEGALLERY. The gallery is pleased to be the artist’s exclusive U.S. representation.

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