Depicting a vibrant bouquet situated before a crimson background, Just Do is inspired by a letter that Sol Lewitt once wrote to Eva Hesse, in which he offers advice on self-doubt, overcoming creative blocks, and being an artist; the note ends with the imperative, "Stop it and just DO." For this work, Chen imagined Hesse waking up to a bouquet, with this letter positioned besides it. In the artist's own words, "As we get older, we start worrying about what others might think of us, what the consequences of our actions might be, and whether we're making the right decisions. I find that I often have to remind myself to quiet the anxiety, and 'just DO.' I hope this flower painting serves as a motivational reminder for my viewers as well." For this limited edition series, Chen will imbue each print with the word 'DO' or phrases once said by a variety of modern-world heroes, and new elements rendered through acrylic or gouache paint.
Of ART FOR CHANGE's initiative to support the Brooklyn Museum, the artist notes, "The Brooklyn Museum continues to champion young and emerging artists and has impressively diverse programming, which I appreciate. I know that the funds raised will help provide exposure to artists of color and other underrepresented voices, making the art world a little more equitable and reflective of modern-day America."
Susan Chen
Just Do, 2025
24 x 18 inches
Archival pigment print
Limited edition of 5 with 3 AP + 1 PP
Hand-embellished, signed, and numbered by the artist
$2,500
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