Green Angel [trial proof] 1991

This is a trial proof of *Green Angel* by Jasper Johns. Look at how the image hovers on the paper, like a ghostly memory trying to materialize. The blacks and whites create such a dynamic contrast. I can almost feel Johns experimenting with the plate, wiping away ink, adding more, seeing what emerges. You know, it's funny to think about artists making prints. They must spend so much time in the studio, wrestling with the materials. What was Johns thinking as he laid down those diagonal lines? Was he trying to create a sense of depth? The way he handles the surface reminds me of Rauschenberg's collage aesthetic, but with a touch of Johns' own enigmatic symbolism. Ultimately, this print is an invitation to enter a space of ambiguity, where the familiar becomes strange and new meanings can take shape. It’s all about how artists build on each other's ideas, creating a rich tapestry of visual expression.