John Chamberlain
John Chamberlain was an American sculptor known for his innovative use of crushed and twisted automobile parts to create abstract sculptures.
Born: 1927, Rochester, Indiana
Died: 2011, New York, New York
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Recognition
Chamberlain achieved critical acclaim in the1960s as an Abstract Expressionist later to explore printmaking. His work was given a retrospective at the Guggenheim.
Intent
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.
Composition
This compression of form on copper plate mirrors the folding of steel from Chamberlain's renown sculptures.
Ceres Take
With a $5M auction record, this artist was formidable in every medium he explored.
PARENT TECHNIQUE
Etching
Etching is a form of printmaking that involves creating designs on a copper plate, using an acid-resistant material like wax or resin. The artist scratches through this material to expose the metal underneath. The plate is then submerged in an acid bath, which bites into the exposed areas, creating grooves....
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