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John Franklin

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  • Paintings (2025-1982)
  •     Recent Paintings (2025-2012)
  •     Tartans (2012)
  •     Silk Tabs (2011-2010)
  •     Vibra (2012-2008)
  •     Fluid Grids (2008-2006)
  •     Princeton (2005-2000)
  •     Japan (1999)
  •     Late Dumbo (1997-1995)
  •     Black Dumbo (1994-1992)
  •     Paint Chart (1992-1991)
  •     Found Object (1997-1987)
  •     Inked Ribbon (1991-1987)
  •     Heraldic (1999-1982)
  • Works on Paper (2024-2005)
  •     Recent Work (2024-2016)
  •     Zippers (2017)
  •     Profiles (2015-2008)
  •     Various Grids (2012-2005)
  • Sculpture (2020-1982)
  • About
  •     Bio
  •     Artist's Statement
  •     Essay by Dominique Nahas
  •     CV
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Kneeling in the Shower
Kneeling in the Shower

Vinyl acrylic paint, India ink on Arches watercolor paper

19 ¾ x 13 ¾ in.

2015

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Thank You For Your Flowers
Thank You For Your Flowers

Vinyl acrylic paint on Arches watercolor paper

25 ½ x 17 ¾ in.

2015

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Self Portrait in Tangerine Briefs
Self Portrait in Tangerine Briefs

Vinyl acrylic paint on Arches watercolor paper

25 ½ x 17 ¾ in.

2014

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Portrait Bust with Wobbly Brown Rim
Portrait Bust with Wobbly Brown Rim

Vinyl acrylic paint on Arches watercolor paper

33 ⅝ x 19⅝ in.

2014

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Portrait Bust with Wobbly Green Rim
Portrait Bust with Wobbly Green Rim

Vinyl acrylic paint on Arches watercolor paper

33 ⅝ x 19⅝ in.

2014

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Four Profiles with Target
Four Profiles with Target

Vinyl acrylic paint on Arches watercolor paper

33 ⅝ x 19⅝ in.

2014

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Not Titled (Pendant Profiles with Yellow Diamond)
Not Titled (Pendant Profiles with Yellow Diamond)

Vinyl acrylic paint on Arches watercolor paper

14 ¼ x 14 ¼ in.

2012

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Three Profiles with Black Grid
Three Profiles with Black Grid

Vinyl acrylic paint on Arches watercolor paper

25 ¼ x 17 ¼ in.

2012

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Penis Target with Dovetail Frame
Penis Target with Dovetail Frame

Vinyl acrylic paint on Arches watercolor paper

33 ⅝ x 19⅝ in.

2014

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Profile Target with Dovetail Frame 1
Profile Target with Dovetail Frame 1

Vinyl acrylic paint on Arches watercolor paper

33 ⅝ x 19⅝ in.

2014

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Not Titled (Four Profiles I)
Not Titled (Four Profiles I)

Vinyl acrylic paint on Arches watercolor paper

15 x 15 in.

2011

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Not Titled (Four Profiles II)
Not Titled (Four Profiles II)

Vinyl acrylic paint on Arches watercolor paper

15 x 15 in.

2011

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Two Pink Profiles with Shared Green Seed
Two Pink Profiles with Shared Green Seed

Vinyl acrylic paint on Arches watercolor paper

25¾ x 17¾ in.

2011

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Green and Blue Profiles with Shared Magenta Seed
Green and Blue Profiles with Shared Magenta Seed

Vinyl acrylic paint on Arches watercolor paper

25¾ x 17¾ in.

2011

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Flipped Brown Profiles with Green, Blue and Yellow Diamonds
Flipped Brown Profiles with Green, Blue and Yellow Diamonds

Vinyl acrylic paint on Arches watercolor paper

33 ⅝ x 19⅝ in.

2011

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Not Titled (Dovertail Frame with Dissolving Profile)
Not Titled (Dovertail Frame with Dissolving Profile)

India ink, vinyl acrylic paint on Arches watercolor paper

25 ½ x 17 ¾ in.

2011

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Not Titled (Facing Profiles with Yellow and Blue Balls)
Not Titled (Facing Profiles with Yellow and Blue Balls)

Vinyl acrylic paint on Arches watercolor paper

19⅝ x 13 ¾ in.

2010

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Not Titled (Facing Light Blue and Green Profiles with Pink and Yellow Balls)
Not Titled (Facing Light Blue and Green Profiles with Pink and Yellow Balls)

Vinyl acrylic paint on Arches watercolor paper

19⅝ x 13 ¾ in.

2010

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Not Titled (Three Profiles)
Not Titled (Three Profiles)

Vinyl acrylic paint on Arches watercolor paper

19⅝ x 13 ¾ in.

2010

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Not Titled (Flipped Profiles with Green and Blue Beads)
Not Titled (Flipped Profiles with Green and Blue Beads)

Vinyl acrylic paint on Arches watercolor paper

19⅝ x 13¾ in.

2010

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Backed Profiles with Green and Brown Beads on Wall
Backed Profiles with Green and Brown Beads on Wall

Vinyl acrylic paint on Arches watercolor paper

33 ⅝ x 19⅝ in.

2010

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Not Titled (Flipped Flesh Profiles with Blue and Yellow Diamonds)
Not Titled (Flipped Flesh Profiles with Blue and Yellow Diamonds)

Vinyl acrylic paint on Arches watercolor paper

33 ⅝ x 19⅝ in.

2010

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Flipped Yellow and Blue Profiles with Pink Diamonds
Flipped Yellow and Blue Profiles with Pink Diamonds

Vinyl acrylic paint on Arches watercolor paper

33 ⅝ x 19⅝ in.

2010

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Not Titled (Ballinskelligs Profile with Big Yellow Diamonds and Blue Balls)
Not Titled (Ballinskelligs Profile with Big Yellow Diamonds and Blue Balls)

Vinyl acrylic paint on Arches watercolor paper

19 ¾ x 13⅞ in.

2008

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Not Titled (First Ballinskelligs Profile with Big Yellow Diamonds)
Not Titled (First Ballinskelligs Profile with Big Yellow Diamonds)

Vinyl acrylic paint on Arches watercolor paper

9 ½ x 6⅜ in.

2008

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Not Titled (Profile with Orange Band)
Not Titled (Profile with Orange Band)

Vinyl acrylic paint on Arches watercolor paper

19 ¾ x 13⅞ in.

2008

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Kneeling in the Shower Thank You For Your Flowers Self Portrait in Tangerine Briefs Portrait Bust with Wobbly Brown Rim Portrait Bust with Wobbly Green Rim Four Profiles with Target Not Titled (Pendant Profiles with Yellow Diamond) Three Profiles with Black Grid Penis Target with Dovetail Frame Profile Target with Dovetail Frame 1 Not Titled (Four Profiles I) Not Titled (Four Profiles II) Two Pink Profiles with Shared Green Seed Green and Blue Profiles with Shared Magenta Seed Flipped Brown Profiles with Green, Blue and Yellow Diamonds Not Titled (Dovertail Frame with Dissolving Profile) Not Titled (Facing Profiles with Yellow and Blue Balls) Not Titled (Facing Light Blue and Green Profiles with Pink and Yellow Balls) Not Titled (Three Profiles) Not Titled (Flipped Profiles with Green and Blue Beads) Backed Profiles with Green and Brown Beads on Wall Not Titled (Flipped Flesh Profiles with Blue and Yellow Diamonds) Flipped Yellow and Blue Profiles with Pink Diamonds Not Titled (Ballinskelligs Profile with Big Yellow Diamonds and Blue Balls) Not Titled (First Ballinskelligs Profile with Big Yellow Diamonds) Not Titled (Profile with Orange Band)