Ex. 5 - Mind's I: Translation #12
1965
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oil on canvas on wood
Dimensions
overall: 53.3 x 66 cm (21 x 26 in.) framed: 58.1 x 71.1 cm (22 7/8 x 28 in.)
Classification
Painting
Department
CMC
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
The Nancy Lee and Perry Bass Fund
Accession Number
1997.79.1
Art Historical Context
**Ex. 5 - Mind's I: Translation #** (1965) is a captivating oil painting on canvas mounted on wood by the visionary American artist Jess (George Russell Collins, 1923–2004). Measuring 53.3 x 66 cm, this work belongs to the National Gallery of's collection, acquired through The Nancy Lee and Perry Bass. Created during the vibrant mid-1960s San Francisco art scene, it reflects Jess's deep engagement with surrealism, Dada, and alchemical mysticism, influences he explored after leaving a promising scientific career for art. The title hints at its place in Jess's acclaimed "Translations" series, w...