Salvatorre Scarpitta Rajo Jack Special, 1982

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Artist: Salvatorre Scarpitta
Title: Rajo Jack Special
Year: 1982
Signed: No
Medium: Offset Lithograph
Paper Size: 32 x 23 inches … Read more Artist: Salvatorre Scarpitta
Title: Rajo Jack Special
Year: 1982
Signed: No
Medium: Offset Lithograph
Paper Size: 32 x 23 inches ( 81 x 58 cm )
Image Size: 32 x 23 inches ( 81 x 58 cm )
Edition Size: Unknown
Framed: No
Condition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling

Additional Details: Salvatore Scarpitta’s Rajo Jack Special is a tribute to the legacy of American car culture and to the legendary African American race car driver Dewey "Rajo Jack" Gatson. The work reflects Scarpitta’s fascination with speed, machinery, and the resilience symbolized by race cars and their drivers.

In the Rajo Jack Special, Scarpitta uses the image of a sportster car as a metaphor for endurance and the pursuit of freedom. Known for his sculptural pieces involving bandages and raw materials, Scarpitta extends these themes to his automotive works, connecting the power of the car to ideas of movement, struggle, and the pioneering spirit of figures like Rajo Jack, who broke racial barriers in racing. This exhibition poster from Leo Castelli’s Gallery on Greene Street (November 13–December 1, 1982) captures the boldness of Scarpitta’s vision, celebrating both the machine and the tenacity it represents. See less