Mel Bochner's Head Honcho, 2012, is a unique monoprint that exemplifies his exploration of language's power and ambiguity. This work is part of his ongoing series inspired by thesaurus entries, where he delves into the nuances of synonyms and their implications.

Bochner's Head Honcho features bold, colorful text arranged in a grid, presenting phrases that evoke authority and control. This composition reflects his interest in how language structures our perception and understanding. Other works within this series of monoprints include Blah Blah Blah, Amazing, and Silent.

This vintage work was acquire from a private collection in Dallas, who bought it directly from Mel Bochner’s studio Two Palms.

Created in 2012, this monoprint in oil paint with collage, engraving and embossment on hand-dyed Twinrocker handmade paper is hand-signed and dated by Mel Bochner in pencil. Mel Bochner Head Honcho, 2012 is a unique and original work.

Catalogue Raisonné & COA:

1. Bochner, Mel. Monoprints: Mel Bochner: Words, Words, Words…New York: Two Palms, 2012. A similar monoprint in a different color and size listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné no. 15.

2. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this artwork.

About the Framing:

Framed to museum-grade, conservation standards, Mel Bochner Head Honcho, 2017 is presented in a complementary moulding.