The Great Bear by Simon PattersonDiscover more about this printThe Great Bear is a reworking of the famous London Underground Map. It uses the names of philosophers, engineers, footballers, saints, and comedians over the network of the Bakerloo, Jubilee, and Piccadilly lines. The piece uses wry humour and typifies Simon Patterson’s interest in language, identity and systems. Click these words to find similar printsAbout Simon PattersonOne of the best known works of Simon Patterson is The Great Bear, where he replaced the names of stations on the London Underground map with names of philosophers, film stars, explorers, saints and other celebrities. By transforming authoritative data with his own associations he challenges existing rationales. |