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John Zinsser
Visible Things, abstraction in Orange

2014

About the Item

Visible Things is a striking work in rich orange by highly respected abstract artist John Zinsser. The pasto and thickness of the paint is sculptural in feel. Zinsser paints his works on high quality stretchers and in a way that no frame is required. The artist meticulously and intentionally lays down paint of varying thickness to create a surface rich in texture and tone. Zinsser places a strong emphasis on the materiality of paint itself which is enhanced by the monochromatic color range seen here. The fundamental element that defines this work shown is the exploration of the pure materiality of paint and the essence of color. Zinsser, a devotee of postwar Abstract Expressionism and Minimalism for decades, finds inspiration for such works in New York City where he lives and paints
  • Creator:
    John Zinsser (1961, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2014
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    No need for a frame - created to hang without. Beautiful surface and great condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Greenwich, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU141329845032
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