JESSE MURRY’S APHORISMS

INTRODUCING:

JESSE MURRY’S APHORISMS

A letterpress limited edition of the late artist's powerful last poem, written during the final days of his life in January 1993—available now.

100% of proceeds will benefit the Jesse Murry Foundation, a volunteer-run organization dedicated to preserving Murry's archive and estate and honoring his legacy. Presented in partnership with the Jesse Murry Foundation and the Douglas F. Cooley Memorial Art Gallery, Reed College.

The portfolio for Aphorisms, designed by Rory Sparks.

The pages of Aphorisms, designed and letterpress printed by Rory Sparks.

Installation view, Jesse Murry: Rising, David Zwirner New York, 2021

Video directed by Lisa Yuskavage, 2021.

In order of appearance: Lisa Yuskavage, Candystore, Jarrett Key, LaKela Brown, Julia Klein, Alyssa Nitchun, Gaby Collins-Fernandez, Christopher Paul Jordan, Cole Doman, Travis Boyer, and Casey Spooner.