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Except My Genius

Except My Genius

"I have nothing to declare except my genius." - Oscar Wilde

Wilde is reported to have dropped this zinger upon arrival in the New York Customs House in January of 1882. According to the apocryphal story, the customs yank was not amused. 

We love this quotation because it captures so much about Wilde - a combination of audacity and poise, delivered with a wink. Whatever your creative endeavors - a novel in the drawer, a late-night singalong, an outrageous mixed drink - they require a certain level of hubris. Would you ever achieve anything without indulging in a little Wildean arrogance?

Banish the bashfulness, unpack your wildest ideas, and see where your genius takes you.

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Any 3 prints for $48 (regularly $72)
Code: 3PRINTS
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• 11x14 inch art print with white border 
• Premium, fine art paper made in New York 
• Elegant eggshell finish
• Ships in a a rigid, flat mailer. No need to unroll! 
• Fits into standard 11x14 frames (or a 16x20 frame matted to 11x14) 

Custom sizes available HERE

$ 24.00

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About Us

Obvious State is a creative studio and independent press founded by Nichole and Evan Robertson in 2011. We make bold, conceptual art that makes you think again.

In the age of clickbait, infotainment, and overstimulation, slow thought has become a luxury. Our work exists to change that. Every piece is handcrafted by Evan — art and language that provoke thought, inspire curiosity, and make the ideas that have always mattered feel urgent again.

Our books and prints are available in our shop and in bookstores and boutiques nationwide.

Our work has been featured at The Folger Shakespeare Library, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The American Writers Museum, The Emily Dickinson Museum, The Library of Congress, The Getty Museum, The Museum of Contemporary Art and more.