Ashley Bickerton

Biography

Ashley Bickerton was born in the West Indies in 1959. He studied at the California Institute of the Arts, graduating in 1982, and continued his education in the Whitney Museum Independent Studies Program in New York. Over the last twenty-five years Bickerton has exhibited extensively around the world and his artwork can be found in many museum collections including the Museum of Modern Art, The Guggenheim Museum, The Whitney Museum of American Art, all New York; The Tate Gallery, London and the Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam. His work was in Fractured Figure: Works from the Dakis Joannou Collection at the Deste Foundation in Athens, Greece and recently, and he was included in The Incomplete at the Chelsea Art Museum and the East Village USA retrospective at the New Museum of Contemporary Art in New York. Bickerton was a seminal figure in the East Village scene in New York and one of the original members of the group of artists that came to be known as "Neo-Geo." He remains an influential figure with younger generations today and since 1993 Bickerton has taken up full-time residence on the island of Bali where he continues to work. To download artist's CV, please click on "Printable PDF of Full Text"
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Selected Works

ASHLEY BICKERTON Gold Famili , 2009 acrylic, oil, digital print, mother of pearl and coconut on wood 58 x 46 x 3.5 inches 147.3 x 116.8 x 8.9 cm LM12479
ASHLEY BICKERTON Gold Famili , 2009 acrylic, oil, digital print, mother of pearl and coconut on wood 58 x 46 x 3.5 inches 147.3 x 116.8 x 8.9 cm LM12479

ASHLEY BICKERTON Silver Hammock , 2009 acrylic, oil, digital print, mother of pearl and coconut on wood 46 x 58 x 3.5 inches 116.8 x 147.3 x 8.9 cm LM12481
ASHLEY BICKERTON Silver Hammock , 2009 acrylic, oil, digital print, mother of pearl and coconut on wood 46 x 58 x 3.5 inches 116.8 x 147.3 x 8.9 cm LM12481

ASHLEY BICKERTON Triple Snake Head , 2008 bronze 59 x 39 x 25 inches 149.9 x 99.1 x 63.5 cm Edition of 6
ASHLEY BICKERTON Triple Snake Head , 2008 bronze 59 x 39 x 25 inches 149.9 x 99.1 x 63.5 cm Edition of 6

ASHLEY BICKERTON Orange Shark, 2008 Polyurethane resin, nylon, cotton webbing, stainless steel, scope, distilled water, coconuts, rope 60 x 116 x 42 inches 152.4 x 294.6 x 106.7 cm Edition of 6 LM11734
ASHLEY BICKERTON Orange Shark, 2008 Polyurethane resin, nylon, cotton webbing, stainless steel, scope, distilled water, coconuts, rope 60 x 116 x 42 inches 152.4 x 294.6 x 106.7 cm Edition of 6 LM11734

ASHLEY BICKERTON Orange Shark, 2008 (detail) Polyurethane resin, nylon, cotton webbing, stainless steel, scope, distilled water, coconuts, rope 60 x 116 x 42 inches 152.4 x 294.6 x 106.7 cm Edition of 6 LM11734
ASHLEY BICKERTON Orange Shark, 2008 (detail) Polyurethane resin, nylon, cotton webbing, stainless steel, scope, distilled water, coconuts, rope 60 x 116 x 42 inches 152.4 x 294.6 x 106.7 cm Edition of 6 LM11734

ASHLEY BICKERTON Scooter, 2008 oil and acrylic paint and digital print on archival canvas in carved wood artist frame, inlaid with coconut, mother of pearl and coins 72.05 x 96.06 x 7.87 inches 183 x 244 x 20 cm LM5407
ASHLEY BICKERTON Scooter, 2008 oil and acrylic paint and digital print on archival canvas in carved wood artist frame, inlaid with coconut, mother of pearl and coins 72.05 x 96.06 x 7.87 inches 183 x 244 x 20 cm LM5407

ASHLEY BICKERTON The Dream, 2008 acrylic and digital print on canvas in carved wood, coconut, mother of pearl and coin inlaid artist frame 72 x 86 x 7 inches 182.9 x 218.4 x 17.8 cm LM11266
ASHLEY BICKERTON The Dream, 2008 acrylic and digital print on canvas in carved wood, coconut, mother of pearl and coin inlaid artist frame 72 x 86 x 7 inches 182.9 x 218.4 x 17.8 cm LM11266

ASHLEY BICKERTON Bed, 2008 oil and Acrylic paint and digital print on archival canvas in carved wood artist frame, inlaid with coconut, mother of pearl and coins 72.05 x 88.19 x 7.87 inches 183 x 224 x 20 cm LM1422
ASHLEY BICKERTON Bed, 2008 oil and Acrylic paint and digital print on archival canvas in carved wood artist frame, inlaid with coconut, mother of pearl and coins 72.05 x 88.19 x 7.87 inches 183 x 224 x 20 cm LM1422

ASHLEY BICKERTON Blue Shark, 2007 bronze 131 x 60 x 48 inches 332.7 x 152.4 x 121.9 cm Edition of 3 LM10912
ASHLEY BICKERTON Blue Shark, 2007 bronze 131 x 60 x 48 inches 332.7 x 152.4 x 121.9 cm Edition of 3 LM10912

ASHLEY BICKERTON Blue Shark, 2007 bronze 131 x 60 x 48 inches 332.7 x 152.4 x 121.9 cm Edition of 3 LM10912
ASHLEY BICKERTON Blue Shark, 2007 bronze 131 x 60 x 48 inches 332.7 x 152.4 x 121.9 cm Edition of 3 LM10912

ASHLEY BICKERTON Blue Shark, 2007 bronze 131 x 60 x 48 inches 332.7 x 152.4 x 121.9 cm Edition of 3 LM10912
ASHLEY BICKERTON Blue Shark, 2007 bronze 131 x 60 x 48 inches 332.7 x 152.4 x 121.9 cm Edition of 3 LM10912

ASHLEY BICKERTON LH 17, 2007 oil and digital print on canvas in carved wood, coconut, mother of pearl and coin inlaid artist frame 80 x 72 x 7 inches 203.2 x 182.9 x 17.8 cm
ASHLEY BICKERTON LH 17, 2007 oil and digital print on canvas in carved wood, coconut, mother of pearl and coin inlaid artist frame 80 x 72 x 7 inches 203.2 x 182.9 x 17.8 cm

ASHLEY BICKERTON Blue Bar, 2007 acrylic and digital print on canvas in carved wood, coconut, mother of pearl and coin inlaid artist frame 72 x 86 x 7 inches 182.9 x 218.4 x 17.8 cm LM10637
ASHLEY BICKERTON Blue Bar, 2007 acrylic and digital print on canvas in carved wood, coconut, mother of pearl and coin inlaid artist frame 72 x 86 x 7 inches 182.9 x 218.4 x 17.8 cm LM10637

Green Reflecting Heads with Hula Girls No. 1, 2006 paper printed with silver ink 50 x 63 inches (paper) 127 x 160 cm LM9660
Green Reflecting Heads with Hula Girls No. 1, 2006 paper printed with silver ink 50 x 63 inches (paper) 127 x 160 cm LM9660

ASHLEY BICKERTON Extradition with Fruit, 2006 c-print in mother of pearl inlaid artist frame 36.18 x 43.87 inches (paper) 92 x 111.5 cm 43.25 x 51.5 inches (framed) 110 x 130 cm Edition of 10 LM10684
ASHLEY BICKERTON Extradition with Fruit, 2006 c-print in mother of pearl inlaid artist frame 36.18 x 43.87 inches (paper) 92 x 111.5 cm 43.25 x 51.5 inches (framed) 110 x 130 cm Edition of 10 LM10684

ASHLEY BICKERTON Extradition with Palette, 2006 c-print in mother of pearl inlaid artist frame 36.18 x 43.87 inches (paper) 92 x 111.5 cm 43.25 x 51.5 inches (framed) 110 x 130 cm Edition of 10 LM10028
ASHLEY BICKERTON Extradition with Palette, 2006 c-print in mother of pearl inlaid artist frame 36.18 x 43.87 inches (paper) 92 x 111.5 cm 43.25 x 51.5 inches (framed) 110 x 130 cm Edition of 10 LM10028

ASHLEY BICKERTON Extradition with Computer, 2006 c-print in mother of pearl inlaid artist frame 36.18 x 43.87 inches (paper) 92 x 111.5 cm 43.25 x 51.5 inches (framed) 110 x 130 cm Edition of 10 LM9748
ASHLEY BICKERTON Extradition with Computer, 2006 c-print in mother of pearl inlaid artist frame 36.18 x 43.87 inches (paper) 92 x 111.5 cm 43.25 x 51.5 inches (framed) 110 x 130 cm Edition of 10 LM9748

ASHLEY BICKERTON Made's Warung, 2006 painting - mixed media collage on wood 41 x 59.5 x 6.3 inches 104.1 x 151.1 x 16 cm LM9918
ASHLEY BICKERTON Made's Warung, 2006 painting - mixed media collage on wood 41 x 59.5 x 6.3 inches 104.1 x 151.1 x 16 cm LM9918

ASHLEY BICKERTON Untitled, 2006 mixed media collage on wood 47.64 x 60 x 6.3 inches 121 x 152.4 x 16 cm LM9930
ASHLEY BICKERTON Untitled, 2006 mixed media collage on wood 47.64 x 60 x 6.3 inches 121 x 152.4 x 16 cm LM9930

ASHLEY BICKERTON Jack Blaylock, 2001 acrylic, aniline dye, oil, pencil and photographs on wood 72.05 x 96.06 x 13.39 inches 183 x 244 x 34 cm LM10506
ASHLEY BICKERTON Jack Blaylock, 2001 acrylic, aniline dye, oil, pencil and photographs on wood 72.05 x 96.06 x 13.39 inches 183 x 244 x 34 cm LM10506

ASHLEY BICKERTON The Davidsons, 1997 oil, acrylic, pencil and analine dye on wood 94 x 126 inches 238.8 x 320 cm LM9876
ASHLEY BICKERTON The Davidsons, 1997 oil, acrylic, pencil and analine dye on wood 94 x 126 inches 238.8 x 320 cm LM9876

ASHLEY BICKERTON The Patron, 1997 oil, acrylic, pencil and aniline dye on wood 66 x 90 inches 167.6 x 228.6 cm LM9881
ASHLEY BICKERTON The Patron, 1997 oil, acrylic, pencil and aniline dye on wood 66 x 90 inches 167.6 x 228.6 cm LM9881

ASHLEY BICKERTON Daisy Lolita Pog, 1994 oil on wood 48 x 96 inches 121.9 x 243.8 cm LM9874
ASHLEY BICKERTON Daisy Lolita Pog, 1994 oil on wood 48 x 96 inches 121.9 x 243.8 cm LM9874

ASHLEY BICKERTON The Edge of Things– S. Pacific-, 1993 coral and canvas 82 x 91 x 23 inches 208.3 x 231.1 x 58.4 cm LM8834
ASHLEY BICKERTON The Edge of Things– S. Pacific-, 1993 coral and canvas 82 x 91 x 23 inches 208.3 x 231.1 x 58.4 cm LM8834

ASHLEY BICKERTON Flight from Borneo to Sulawesi/ Ash's Atoll, 1993 resin, hydrostone, pigment, oil paint, aluminum fiberglass, foam, enamel paint 60 x 48 x 46.25 inches 152.4 x 121.9 x 117.5 cm LM10542
ASHLEY BICKERTON Flight from Borneo to Sulawesi/ Ash's Atoll, 1993 resin, hydrostone, pigment, oil paint, aluminum fiberglass, foam, enamel paint 60 x 48 x 46.25 inches 152.4 x 121.9 x 117.5 cm LM10542

ASHLEY BICKERTON Rat Island Painting, 1993 mixed media 69 x 59 x 13 inches 175.3 x 149.9 x 33 cm LM10001
ASHLEY BICKERTON Rat Island Painting, 1993 mixed media 69 x 59 x 13 inches 175.3 x 149.9 x 33 cm LM10001

ASHLEY BICKERTON Commercial Piece #1, 1989 anodized aluminum, wood, leather, acrylic paint, rubber 70 x 102 x 20 inches 177.8 x 259.1 x 50.8 cm LM9870
ASHLEY BICKERTON Commercial Piece #1, 1989 anodized aluminum, wood, leather, acrylic paint, rubber 70 x 102 x 20 inches 177.8 x 259.1 x 50.8 cm LM9870

ASHLEY BICKERTON Abstract Painting for People 4 (Bad), 1987 lacquer and acrylic on polymer resin and plywood with anodised aluminum 68 x 48 x 15 inches 172.7 x 121.9 x 38.1 cm LM9869
ASHLEY BICKERTON Abstract Painting for People 4 (Bad), 1987 lacquer and acrylic on polymer resin and plywood with anodised aluminum 68 x 48 x 15 inches 172.7 x 121.9 x 38.1 cm LM9869

Available Works

ASHLEY BICKERTON Laki Tanpa Gigi Yang Warna, 2010 acrylic, oil, digital print, mother of pearl and coconut on wood 27 x 24.5 x 4 inches 68.6 x 62.2 x 10.2 cm LM12986 To inquire about this work please contact <a href=sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />
ASHLEY BICKERTON Laki Tanpa Gigi Yang Warna, 2010 acrylic, oil, digital print, mother of pearl and coconut on wood 27 x 24.5 x 4 inches 68.6 x 62.2 x 10.2 cm LM12986 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

ASHLEY BICKERTON Anak + Ibu Yang Silver, 2010 acrylic, oil, digital print, mother of pearl and coconut on wood 27 x 24.5 x 4 inches 68.6 x 62.2 x 10.2 cm LM12989 To inquire about this work please contact <a href=sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />
ASHLEY BICKERTON Anak + Ibu Yang Silver, 2010 acrylic, oil, digital print, mother of pearl and coconut on wood 27 x 24.5 x 4 inches 68.6 x 62.2 x 10.2 cm LM12989 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

ASHLEY BICKERTON Canoe, 2008 acrylic and digital print on canvas in carved wood, coconut, mother of pearl and coin inlaid artist frame 30.31 x 36.22 x 4.13 inches 77 x 92 x 10.5 cm LM13175
ASHLEY BICKERTON Canoe, 2008 acrylic and digital print on canvas in carved wood, coconut, mother of pearl and coin inlaid artist frame 30.31 x 36.22 x 4.13 inches 77 x 92 x 10.5 cm LM13175

ASHLEY BICKERTON Scooter, 2008 oil and acrylic paint and digital print on archival canvas in carved wood artist frame, inlaid with coconut, mother of pearl and coins 30.31 x 36.22 x 4.13 inches 77 x 92 x 10.5 cm LM13171
ASHLEY BICKERTON Scooter, 2008 oil and acrylic paint and digital print on archival canvas in carved wood artist frame, inlaid with coconut, mother of pearl and coins 30.31 x 36.22 x 4.13 inches 77 x 92 x 10.5 cm LM13171

ASHLEY BICKERTON Triple Snake Head , 2008 bronze 59 x 39 x 25 inches 149.9 x 99.1 x 63.5 cm Edition of 6 LM11158 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com
ASHLEY BICKERTON Triple Snake Head , 2008 bronze 59 x 39 x 25 inches 149.9 x 99.1 x 63.5 cm Edition of 6 LM11158 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

ASHLEY BICKERTON Single Snake Head , 2008 oil paint on bronze 35.04 x 6.69 x 27.95 inches 89 x 17 x 71 cm Edition of 6 LM11447 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com
ASHLEY BICKERTON Single Snake Head , 2008 oil paint on bronze 35.04 x 6.69 x 27.95 inches 89 x 17 x 71 cm Edition of 6 LM11447 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

ASHLEY BICKERTON Orange Shark, 2008 Polyurethane resin, nylon, cotton webbing, stainless steel, scope, distilled water, coconuts, rope TBC- 60 x 116 x 42 inches 152.4 x 294.6 x 106.7 cm Edition of 3 LM11734 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com
ASHLEY BICKERTON Orange Shark, 2008 Polyurethane resin, nylon, cotton webbing, stainless steel, scope, distilled water, coconuts, rope TBC- 60 x 116 x 42 inches 152.4 x 294.6 x 106.7 cm Edition of 3 LM11734 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

ASHLEY BICKERTON K.T. & D.O.E. No. 1, 2008 acrylic on paper with mother of pearl, coconut and shell on wood 23.03 x 25.98 inches 58.5 x 66 cm LM11400 To inquire about this work please contact <a href=sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />
ASHLEY BICKERTON K.T. & D.O.E. No. 1, 2008 acrylic on paper with mother of pearl, coconut and shell on wood 23.03 x 25.98 inches 58.5 x 66 cm LM11400 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

ASHLEY BICKERTON K.T. & D.O.E. No. 3, 2008 acrylic on paper with mother of pearl, coconut and shell on wood 23.03 x 25.98 inches 58.5 x 66 cm LM11449
ASHLEY BICKERTON K.T. & D.O.E. No. 3, 2008 acrylic on paper with mother of pearl, coconut and shell on wood 23.03 x 25.98 inches 58.5 x 66 cm LM11449

ASHLEY BICKERTON A.B. 12, 2006 embroidery on fabric 11.5 x 19 inches 29.2 x 48.3 cm 18.9 x 26.38 inches (framed) 48 x 67 cm LM9773 To inquire about this work please contact <a href=sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />
ASHLEY BICKERTON A.B. 12, 2006 embroidery on fabric 11.5 x 19 inches 29.2 x 48.3 cm 18.9 x 26.38 inches (framed) 48 x 67 cm LM9773 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

ASHLEY BICKERTON Atoll Babe No. 1, 2006 printed paper 23.5 x 19.5 inches (paper) 59.7 x 49.5 cm 26.5 x 22 inches (framed) 67.3 x 55.9 cm Edition of 15 LM9789 To inquire about this work please contact <a href=sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />
ASHLEY BICKERTON Atoll Babe No. 1, 2006 printed paper 23.5 x 19.5 inches (paper) 59.7 x 49.5 cm 26.5 x 22 inches (framed) 67.3 x 55.9 cm Edition of 15 LM9789 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

ASHLEY BICKERTON Atoll Babe No. 2, 2006 printed paper 23.5 x 19.5 inches (paper) 59.7 x 49.5 cm 26.5 x 22 inches (framed) 67.3 x 55.9 cm Edition of 15 LM9791 To inquire about this work please contact <a href=sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />
ASHLEY BICKERTON Atoll Babe No. 2, 2006 printed paper 23.5 x 19.5 inches (paper) 59.7 x 49.5 cm 26.5 x 22 inches (framed) 67.3 x 55.9 cm Edition of 15 LM9791 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

ASHLEY BICKERTON Black Doodle, 2006 printed paper 23.5 x 19.5 inches (paper) 59.7 x 49.5 cm 26.5 x 22 inches (framed) 67.3 x 55.9 cm Edition of 15 LM9804 To inquire about this work please contact <a href=sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />
ASHLEY BICKERTON Black Doodle, 2006 printed paper 23.5 x 19.5 inches (paper) 59.7 x 49.5 cm 26.5 x 22 inches (framed) 67.3 x 55.9 cm Edition of 15 LM9804 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

ASHLEY BICKERTON Green Reflecting Head Version No. 2, 2006 printed paper 42 x 32 inches (paper) 106.7 x 81.3 cm 46.75 x 36.4 inches (framed) 118.7 x 92.5 cm Edition of 15 LM9787 To inquire about this work please contact <a href=sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />
ASHLEY BICKERTON Green Reflecting Head Version No. 2, 2006 printed paper 42 x 32 inches (paper) 106.7 x 81.3 cm 46.75 x 36.4 inches (framed) 118.7 x 92.5 cm Edition of 15 LM9787 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

ASHLEY BICKERTON Green Reflecting Head Sam No. 3, 2006 assemblage of pigmented cotton paper pulp on handmade paper, lithographic print and stainless steel pins 50 x 39.49 x 2.01 in. (paper) 127 x 100.3 x 5.1 cm 56.3 x 46.46 x 4.72 inches (framed) 143 x 118 x 12 cm LM11796 To inquire about this work please contact <a href=sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />
ASHLEY BICKERTON Green Reflecting Head Sam No. 3, 2006 assemblage of pigmented cotton paper pulp on handmade paper, lithographic print and stainless steel pins 50 x 39.49 x 2.01 in. (paper) 127 x 100.3 x 5.1 cm 56.3 x 46.46 x 4.72 inches (framed) 143 x 118 x 12 cm LM11796 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

ASHLEY BICKERTON Green Reflecting Heads No. 5, 2006 assemblage of cotton handmade paper, lithographic print, stainless steel pins and flocking 39.37 x 64.57 x 2.76 in. (paper) 100 x 164 x 7 cm 44.49 x 69.69 x 4.72 inches (framed) 113 x 177 x 12 cm LM11804 To inquire about this work please contact <a href=sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />
ASHLEY BICKERTON Green Reflecting Heads No. 5, 2006 assemblage of cotton handmade paper, lithographic print, stainless steel pins and flocking 39.37 x 64.57 x 2.76 in. (paper) 100 x 164 x 7 cm 44.49 x 69.69 x 4.72 inches (framed) 113 x 177 x 12 cm LM11804 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

ASHLEY BICKERTON Extradition with Fruit, 2006 c-print in mother of pearl inlaid artist frame 36.18 x 43.87 inches (paper) 92 x 111.5 cm 43.25 x 51.5 inches (framed) 110 x 130 cm Edition of 10 LM9750 To inquire about this work please contact <a href=sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />
ASHLEY BICKERTON Extradition with Fruit, 2006 c-print in mother of pearl inlaid artist frame 36.18 x 43.87 inches (paper) 92 x 111.5 cm 43.25 x 51.5 inches (framed) 110 x 130 cm Edition of 10 LM9750 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

ASHLEY BICKERTON Extradition with Computer, 2006 c-print in mother of pearl inlaid artist frame 36.18 x 43.87 inches (paper) 92 x 111.5 cm 43.25 x 51.5 inches (framed) 110 x 130 cm Edition of 10 LM9748 To inquire about this work please contact <a href=sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />
ASHLEY BICKERTON Extradition with Computer, 2006 c-print in mother of pearl inlaid artist frame 36.18 x 43.87 inches (paper) 92 x 111.5 cm 43.25 x 51.5 inches (framed) 110 x 130 cm Edition of 10 LM9748 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

ASHLEY BICKERTON Extradition with Palette, 2006 c-print in mother of pearl inlaid artist frame 36.18 x 43.87 inches (paper) 92 x 111.5 cm 43.25 x 51.5 inches (framed) 110 x 130 cm Edition of 10 LM9749 To inquire about this work please contact <a href=sales@lehmannmaupin.com" />
ASHLEY BICKERTON Extradition with Palette, 2006 c-print in mother of pearl inlaid artist frame 36.18 x 43.87 inches (paper) 92 x 111.5 cm 43.25 x 51.5 inches (framed) 110 x 130 cm Edition of 10 LM9749 To inquire about this work please contact sales@lehmannmaupin.com

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