Mel Kendrick
Mel Kendrick, born in Boston in 1949, is acclaimed for his thought-provoking sculptures and installations.
Born: 1948, Boston, Massachusetts
Full ProfileValue Indicators
Recognition
American sculptor, adventurous in his rejection of narrative in favor of creating works that are self-referential. He has been exhibited in the MOMA, the Whitney, National Gallery.
Intent
Simultaneously analytical and intuitive, Kendrick creates objects that provide clues to the process by which they were made. Visible traces of his trial-and-error method tease out the logic of his artmaking.
Composition
Kendrick handpicked the raw sheets of plywood for this woodcut. With a circular saw, he cut out shapes and inked the sufrace for japanese paper. Each distinctive wood marking and movement is visible.
Ceres Take
Experimental artist with rare global recognition in his lifetime, this work is a conversation piece.
PARENT TECHNIQUE
Woodcut
Woodcut is a form of printmaking where an image is carved into a block of wood, leaving the raised areas to be inked and printed onto paper or fabric. This process dates back to ancient China and has since been practiced globally. Artists typically use tools like chisels and knives...

