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Carl Beam was a pioneering contemporary Indigenous artist celebrated for his innovative use of photo-transfer, collage, and layered imagery to confront issues of history, culture, and identity. This lithograph on paper, Semiotic Intrusion 4, exemplifies Beam's ability to merge symbolic text, archival portraiture, and abstract visual elements into a thought-provoking commentary on communication and representation. The bold presence of the word SEMIOTIC underscores his exploration of language and meaning, while the ghostly figures and text fragments challenge viewers to reconsider how history is recorded and interpreted. This work captures Beam's distinctive voice and enduring influence in contemporary art. Numbered 114/300 and signed in pencil by the artist along the lower margin. Artist: Carl Beam (Canadian 1943-2005) Issued: c. 1990 Dimensions: 12"L x 16"H Edition Number: 114 of 300 Country of Origin: Canada