Gordon Onslow Ford Abstract Painting

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Gordon Onslow Ford Abstract Painting

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Gordon Onslow Ford Pen and Magic Marker abstract. This abstract painting was done on meat packing paper (restaurant table top paper). Unframed it measures 10" wide and 30" high. Gordon Onslow Ford (1912 - 2003) was born in Wendover, England. Influenced by family members, his painting career began at an early age. In 1947, Ford moved from Mexico to California. There, he was invited to present a retrospective showing of his art in 1948, "Toward the New Subject in Painting", an exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Art. It was here that he presented his new direction in painting called "the exploration of inner worlds". Paalen joined Ford in 1951, and together with painter Lee Mullican, an exhibition entitled "Dynaton" was created. This exhibition marked the beginning for the "quest of the inner worlds", firmly establishing the future direction of Onslow Ford's artistic endeavors. The Dynaton group believed that "a work of Art has to bring about an awareness of universal concerns through momentary suspense of purpose; any incitation to immediate action prevents this state of ego-transcending awareness Art could provide an equivalent for what in the East is called meditation." While living in San Francisco, Ford met Greek painter Jean Varda. In 1949, they purchased and converted the ferryboat Vallejo into their studios, which they docked in Sausalito. The ferryboat would soon attract many artists and become a waterfront cultural center; it's happenings were often reported on by San Francisco columnist Herb Caen. NOTE: Ventura is proud to own the sign 'VALLEJO' from this ferryboat. For more information about Mr. Ford please go to askart.com.

Creator:
Gordon Onslow Ford (Artist)
Dimensions:
Height: 35.5 in (90.17 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Pen
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1970's
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Palm Springs, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU8985904483