Jim DeFrance

Indra

1987

This sophisticated Mid Century Modern painting was realized in the United States in 1972. Brimming with dynamic energy and verve, this work offers a vibrant abstract expressionist co...

Alexander Markovich, the esteemed American artist painted this work entitled, "Understanding Dharmata- The unconditioned truth", circa 1985. The work consists of pictographic black a...

This sophisticated and large scale Mid Century Modern abstract expressionistic oil on canvas painting was realized by the esteemed 20th century visual artist and filmmaker Gino Hollander (1924-2015), in the United States in 1974. In dialogue with other canonized visualized artists of the period, most notably Joan Mitchell, this painting offers a dynamic composition in an understated and vibrant palette using a variety of painterly techniques. Executed in predominantly in grisaille and flaxen hues with ecru and amber accents, the composition features turpentine rivulets of running pigment; chunky blocks of paint rendered with a palette knife; and delicately applied brush strokes against a painted white background. The result is a captivatingly layered work that offers sustained visual pleasure and abundant visual discoveries. The solid white background adds negative space but also breath and depth to the composition. Full of verve and dynamism- and exhibiting masterful paint handling-, this painting embodies the qualities that discerning collectors of Abstract Expressionism (and modern art in general) absolutely adore. It would be a winning addition to any style of interior from classic Mid Century Modern to contemporary. It is signed and dated by the artist, and is in excellent vintage condition. The work comes presented in a custom black inked gallery frame. Gino Hollander was born in the New Jersey in 1924 and attended Rutgers University as well Hobart and William Smith College. He had two very different careers before he began painting – the first as part of the U.S. Army’s Mountain Division Ski Troop, and the second, an award-winning director and documentary filmmaker. Demonstrating his artistic versatility, Gino Hollander took up painting in 1960. From 1960 to 1962, Gino ran his first Hollander Gallery...

This beautiful oil on linen canvas painting, entitled "Rail Crossing: Middletown, was executed by the esteemed artist Jules Halfant (American, 1909-2001)...

This sophisticated abstract painting was realized by the esteemed Mid Century artist, Jen Brisson in 1961. It features an abstract grid like composition created by intersecting verti...

This sophisticated modern acrylic painting was realized by the esteemed contemporary painter, Hunt Slonem in 2016. It presents a stylized bunny rabbit, rendered with loose and expressive brush strokes in grisaille paint in profile against a sky blue background. Bold, graphic and beautiful this piece represents an especially strong example of his practice. Represented by the International blue...

SQUARE UP Series: "I love working in squares because they naturally evoke a sense of balance. Whatever tension is created in the image itself, a square resolves with its ‘even’ sides...

SQUARE UP Series: "I love working in squares because they naturally evoke a sense of balance. Whatever tension is created in the image itself, a square resolves with its ‘even’ sides...

FLOWERS Series: "I have journeyed through black and white, expanding my visual grip of form, light and reflection. Now the seeds I’ve planted along the way are blossoming into flower...

SQUARE UP Series: "I love working in squares because they naturally evoke a sense of balance. Whatever tension is created in the image itself, a square resolves with its ‘even’ sides...

BLUE Series: "People look at these paintings and ask "Do you live by the ocean?" No. I live in New York City. I've lived here most of my life and I've also been an artist since I can...

BLUE Series: "People look at these paintings and ask "Do you live by the ocean?" No. I live in New York City. I've lived here most of my life and I've also been an artist since I can...