Abstract Color Field Painting “Cosmic Universe”Sam Gilliam Tribute

Description: Original abstract expressionist color field painting. The work measures 16” x 20”. The painting, like most of my work, was made with acrylic paint thinned with water. This painting is called “Cosmic Universe - Sam Gilliam Tribute”. My artistic process involves pouring paint with different viscosity. The process is an exploration of color and texture. The paint and canvas form an important relationship as the painting develops. The centerpiece of my work is a stained canvas that results from a process of successive “color pours” The process requires patience because the beauty arises once the liquid acrylic, cut with water, has dried. The primary inspiration for my art is Helen Frankenthaler, perhaps the greatest American abstract expressionism artist. I have studied Sam Gilliam’s work with some reference to his use of paper in this work. Th circles on the painting are cut-outs that I pasted on and painted over. Sam Gilliam did some interesting things to incorporate paper and other materials in his multi-media work. I am pleased with some of the color and diffusion I was able to incorporate into this painting. The blue and red combination are striking, particularly along the dissolving line on the lower left of the painting. My work involves color selection and blending. The style is called non-objective due to the fact that the art work doesn’t depict any particular place, person, or thing. The non-objective style of painting was popular in the 1940’s and 1950’s. My art is influenced by nature. I am a gardener and spend a great deal of time outdoors. The simple beauty of nature inspires my work and provides color ques. I am particularly pleased with this painting.

Price: 1250 USD

Location: Omaha, Nebraska

End Time: 2025-01-14T00:37:01.000Z

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