Where the Crap Am I?
Print on paper, likely a lithograph or giclee reproduction/limited edition print • Contemporary Canadian or international contemporary pop-surrealist printmaker/artist (signed lower right with initials resembling AS)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Pop Art, Pop Surrealism, Appropriation Art
Medium & Technique
Monochrome photographic print or graphic reproduction featuring fine stipple/halftone techniques combined with hand-lettered typography
Creation Period
Circa 2003 (based on owner provenance, though lower right signature appears to read AS 09, suggesting a later variant or edition date)
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 8 x 10 inches within a matted square or rectangular frame format
Subject Description
A satirical monochrome appropriation of Judy Garland as Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz, looking bewildered with clenched fist, accompanied by stylized vintage typography reading "Where the Crap Am I?"
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent. The print appears crisp, clean, with no visible fading, foxing, or paper degradation.
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $300 USD
Auction Estimate
$100 - $200 USD
Provenance History
Purchased directly from the artist in Ottawa around 2003 by the current owner, private collection
Art Historical Significance
Belongs to a broad contemporary trend of subverting classic Hollywood iconography through dark humor, anachronistic dialogue, and meme-like juxtaposition popular in early 2000s lowbrow and pop-surrealist art circles
Notable Features
Numbered edition notation in the lower left corner (looks like 1/10) and artist's initials with a year in the lower right, combined with clever subversion of classic cinematic nostalgia
Condition Issues
None observed from visual evidence
Conservation Recommendations
Maintain in an acid-free mat and frame away from direct sunlight to prevent UV degradation of the paper and ink
Collector Notes
Purchased from the artist in Ottawa roughly +/- 2003