Early Silkscreen Prints
John Giorno’s earliest prints were created between 1968–1974. These works bear texts with political and sexual content, which were found in source material such as newspaper and magazine articles, and personal ads. Some of the works make use of consumer materials, such as gift wrap and DayGlo paint. The prints were both self-produced by John Giorno / Giorno Poetry Systems, and created in collaboration with publishers including Something Else Press and Domberger Editions.
John Giorno
Black Cock, 1968
Silkscreen on paper
39h x 24w in
John Giorno
I'm Tired of Being Scared (blue Dayglo), 1969
Silkscreen on paper
39h x 28w in
John Giorno
I'm Tired of Being Scared (red Dayglo), 1969
Silkscreen on paper
39h x 28w in
John Giorno
Beef Cattle, 1969
Silkscreen on paper
39h x 28w in
John Giorno
Window Curtain Poem: Will Suck Them Dry, 1969
Spraypaint on vinyl
John Giorno
Seale, 1969
Spraypaint on vinyl
38 1/8h x 42 1/2w in
John Giorno
A Youth Winces, 1971
Silkscreen on paper
25 3/4h x 25 3/4w in
John Giorno
Buddhas and Bodhisattvas (rainbow), 1973
Silkscreen on rice paper
38 1/8h x 42 1/2w in
John Giorno
You Can't Remember Where You Are (rainbow), 1974
Silkscreen on paper
30h x 34 1/2w in