TRUE GREEN
metal, polymer, pigment, paper
54 x 19 x 12 inches
2016

Private collection.

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CAUTION: HAZARDOUS MATERIAL. MAY CREATE THE ILLUSION OF SELF-WORTH. SUDDEN WITHDRAWL MAY CAUSE ANXIETY, DEPRESSION AND SEVERE EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL STRESS.

THE ONLY COLOR THAT REALLY MATTERS. INGREDIENTS: BLOOD, SWEAT, TEARS, TIME, COTTON, LINEN, TIME, OPTICALLY VARIABLE INK. MANUFACTURED IN THE USA BY COMPLETE FABRICATIONS LTD.

Alas. It has been proven repeatedly, time and time and time again, from the Great Bailout(s) to O.J. Simpson: True Green is the only color that really matters.

The numeric code stamped into the tube is the zip code of the most expensive real estate in the US – Sagaponack, NY.