John Chamberlain

John Chamberlain was an American sculptor known for his innovative use of crushed and twisted automobile parts to create abstract sculptures.

Recognition

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<ul><li>This compression of form on copper plate mirrors the folding of steel of Chamberlain's well-reknown sculptures. </li></ul>

Composition

<ul><li>Achieved critical acclaim in the 1960s as a three dimensional Abstract Expressionisst, later to explore printmaking. His work was given a retrospective at the Guggenheim.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Chamberlain considered printing all the plates in delicate colors to undercut the rigor of drypoint engraving, but instead opted for bold black ink to trace the vigor of his hand.</li></ul>

Intent

<ul><li>This artist was formidable in every medium he explored, with a record $5M auction price for a Chamberlain sculpture.</li></ul>

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This compression of form on copper plate mirrors the folding of steel from Chamberlain's renown sculptures.

Chamberlain achieved critical acclaim in the1960s as an Abstract Expressionist later to explore printmaking. His work was given a retrospective at the Guggenheim.

Chamberlain considered printing all the plates in delicate colors to undercut the rigor of drypoint engraving, but instead opted for bold black to trace the vigor of his hand.

With a $5M auction record, this artist was formidable in every medium he explored.

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Catherine Lee

Catherine Lee is a contemporary artist known for her vibrant and expressive paintings.

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A believer in the power of abstraction, Lee's irregular grids and monochrome colors have been exhibited in the MoMA, the Tate, Museum of Fine Arts in Houston.

Postminimalist attention to material, process, and form.

Lee imbues the counties of Ireland with form and tonality.

Contemporary female artist whose subject matters fit together like geometric puzzles.

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John Chamberlain

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COMPLEMENTARY WORKS

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John Chamberlain