Artwork
Erewhon (A New Flag for the 51st State of America)
Erewhon (A New Flag for the 51st State of America) is a print by Inventory. It dates from 2007 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Erewhon (A New Flag for the 51st State of America) is a 2007 print by the artist Inventory, proposing a flag for a fictional U.S. state.
Subject & Meaning
The flag design reinterprets the Union Jack, replacing its lines and colors with repetitions of the word 'Erewhon,' referencing the concept of a new state.
Technique & Style
The print features the word 'Erewhon' in red and blue, arranged in a circular pattern with each instance rotated, creating a dynamic rhythm against a light gray background.
History & Provenance
The artwork is signed by the artist, indicating its authenticity as part of Inventory's oeuvre.
Artist & collection
Artist
Inventory or stock is a quantity of the goods and materials that a business holds for the ultimate goal of resale, production or utilisation.
