John Baldessari's "Eight Colorful Inside Jobs," showcased from May 20 to July 15, 2017, at Mixografia in Los Angeles, presents a fascinating exploration into the manipulation of shape and color through printmaking techniques. This exhibition, marking over two decades of collaboration between Baldessari and Mixografia, featured a series of works that play with dimensionality and texture to challenge viewers' perceptions of space and form​ (Artsy)​​ (Artillery Magazine)​.

In these works, Baldessari draws inspiration from Giorgio Morandi, notably for his mastery in still-life painting, to distill objects to their simplest forms. The series utilizes Mixografia's unique printing capabilities to produce three-dimensional shapes on paper, each printed in a vibrant, solid color that captures the viewer's attention through its simplicity and the tactile quality of the medium. Notably, the series demonstrates a departure from the complexity often associated with Baldessari's work, focusing instead on minimalism and the purity of form​ (Artillery Magazine)​.

"Eight Colorful Inside Jobs" extends Baldessari's exploration of conceptual art, where he has consistently pushed the boundaries of traditional art-making. By incorporating large, noticeable brush strokes and his iconic use of text—here, the word "WRONG" to name each color—Baldessari invites a dialogue on the interplay between color, form, and meaning. This engagement with basic elements reflects his ongoing interest in redefining the narrative potential of images and objects, encouraging viewers to engage with art in a more direct and personal way​ (Artillery Magazine)​.