This exhibition catalog explores Jennifer Bartlett's seminal enamel steel plate paintings from the 1970s, a period of significant artistic development for the artist. The catalog features over 40 early works, providing a comprehensive look at this foundational phase of her career. It also includes an excerpted interview with Avis Berman from 1987, offering direct insight into Bartlett's artistic process and intentions during that era.

This catalog serves as a scholarly record of Jennifer Bartlett's significant early work, focusing on her 1970s plate paintings. The inclusion of an archival interview provides valuable primary source material for understanding the artist's development. The scope of the catalog, featuring over 40 works, suggests a detailed examination of this critical period in her oeuvre.