Artwork

THINK OUTSIDE THE [B]UILDING B(L)OX II

THINK OUTSIDE THE [B]UILDING B(L)OX II, by Sumi, 2011
THINK OUTSIDE THE [B]UILDING B(L)OX II, by Sumi, 2011

THINK OUTSIDE THE [B]UILDING B(L)OX II is a print by Sumi. It dates from 2011 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

This 2011 print by Sumi is part of a yearly set put out by East London Printmakers. Each year they publish a box of small prints to archive members’ work and fund their programs.

The money from print sales helps pay for artists’ workshops and studio space in Hackney. Some sets go to public collections like the Victoria and Albert Museum.

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Overview

This 2011 print is part of a boxed set published annually by East London Printmakers, a collective based in Hackney that supports its members through studio space, equipment, and professional development opportunities.

History & Provenance

The print is by Sumi and is one of 40 editions of the ELP Box, a collaborative project that archives members' work and raises funds for the collective's activities. Some sets are donated to public collections, including the Victoria and Albert Museum, a major repository of art and design in London.

Context

East London Printmakers was established in 1998 and offers courses and workshops in printmaking to the public, in addition to supporting its member artists.

Artist & collection

Artist

Sumi

Sumi’s prints play with sharp lines and bold shapes, turning everyday boxes and letters into puzzles you want to solve.