Untitled (Put Your Head Here) 1969

Jim Nutt’s “Untitled (Put Your Head Here)” is a painted metal chair that invites physical and psychological interaction. As a founding member of the Chicago Imagists, Nutt challenged conventional art norms, drawing inspiration from comic books, and self-taught art. This sculpture provokes consideration of the body. The phrase painted on the chair suggests an intimate, perhaps vulnerable, act. This is in tension with the design of the chair itself, which seems both functional and absurd. The combination of text and image prompts questions about expectations of comfort and support, while subtly unsettling the viewer. Nutt's work often integrates humor with unsettling imagery, reflecting his interest in the complexities of human psychology. “Untitled (Put Your Head Here)” captures this blend, inviting reflection on what it means to be supported, physically and emotionally, and how such support can be both comforting and precarious.