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James Siena Art

American, b. 1957

American artist James Siena is celebrated for his inimitable process of creating intricate abstractions, driven by a practice of self-imposed rules termed visual algorithms. 

Siena preemptively determines his marks and actions and repeats them procedurally as his works result in intensely concentrated, vibrantly colored, freehand compositions. His oeuvre often references diagrams, complex puzzles, labyrinths, and mapping, resulting in inward meditations that actively engage traditions of pattern and mark-making in an ongoing exploration of scale, materiality, and interaction of color. 

Maneuvering across a diverse range of mediums, including painting, sculpture, drawing, lithography, etching and woodcuts, Siena’s work has placed him firmly within the canon of contemporary American art. For more than four decades, Siena’s rule-based linear abstractions have been strongly associated with the machine / human interface. 

“The way the paintings act as machines,” the artist has pointed out, “is you have to find your way into them and find your way out of them.”

Born in Oceanside, California, in 1957, Siena lives and works in New York, NY, and Otis, MA.

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(Biography provided by Miles McEnery Gallery)

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Artist: James Siena
Untitled t-nail drawing, unique geometric abstraction hand signed framed
By James Siena
Located in New York, NY
James Siena Untitled t-nail drawing (reference: two against two), 1999 Graphite on paper Pencil signed, titled, annotated and dated on the reverse of the sheet (see photos) also penc...
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1990s Abstract Geometric James Siena Art

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Graphite, Pencil

Upside Down Devil
By James Siena
Located in New York, NY
Upside Down Devil, 1997 Engraving and aquatint in colors 17 1/4 x 15” Edition of 18
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1990s James Siena Art

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Engraving, Aquatint

"This is for Nadine": hand signed unique marker drawing in exhibition catalogue
By James Siena
Located in New York, NY
James Siena "This is for Nadine", signed drawing, 2005 Original drawing done in black marker, bound in the title page of softcover PACE Gallery catalogue with stiff wraps hand signe...
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Early 2000s Abstract Geometric James Siena Art

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Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset, Felt Pen

James SIena at PACE poster Hand signed by James Siena complex linear abstraction
By James Siena
Located in New York, NY
James Siena at PACE Gallery, 2019 Offset lithograph exhibition invitation (Hand signed by James Siena) 19 1/2 × 14 1/2 inches Unframed This exquisite fold...
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2010s Abstract Geometric James Siena Art

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Offset, Graphite, Pencil, Lithograph

Untitled geomatric abstraction
By James Siena
Located in New York, NY
James Siena Untitled geometric abstraction, 2006 3-Color etching on paper with deckled edges Edition 8/54 Signed, dated and numbered in graphite pencil on the front Frame included: Elegantly floated and framed in a hand made white wood frame This lovely 2006 Siena etching - known aptly as the Christmas print...
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Early 2000s Abstract Geometric James Siena Art

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Etching

'Shifted Lattice' Limited Edition Print by James Siena (green and blue pattern)
By James Siena
Located in New York, NY
This is a fourteen (14) color screen print on Reeves textured rag paper, hand signed and numbered in graphite from an edition of 118. There are an additional 18 Artist Proofs. The pr...
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Early 2000s Abstract Geometric James Siena Art

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Screen

Double Recursive Combs, Boustrophedonic
By James Siena
Located in Houston, TX
James Siena Double Recursive Combs, Boustrophedonic, 2005 Silk-screen Artist's proof 7/12, aside from the edition of 75 21 x 28 inches Framed
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric James Siena Art

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Screen

Connected Orthogonal Hooks (Green)
By James Siena
Located in New York, NY
JAMES SIENA Connected Orthogonal Hooks (Green), 2015 Graphite on paper Paper Dimensions: 11 x 8 7/16 inches 27.9 x 21.4 cm Framed Dimensions: 17 13/16 x 15 5/16 x 1 1/4 inches 45.2 x...
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2010s James Siena Art

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Graphite

Conversation with Manifold
By James Siena
Located in New York, NY
James Siena Conversation with Manifold, 2017 Gouache on paper Paper Dimensions: 11 x 8 3/8 inches 27.9 x 21.3 cm Framed Dimensions: 18 x 15 3/8 x 1 3/16 inches 45.7 x 39.1 x 3 cm Sig...
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2010s James Siena Art

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Gouache

Displaced Valve
By James Siena
Located in New York, NY
James Siena Displaced Valve, 2016 India ink on paper and museum board Image Dimensions: 7 1/4 x 5 3/4 inches 18.4 x 14.6 cm Framed Dimensions: 14 5/16 x 11 1/4 x 1 3/16 inches 36.4 x...
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2010s James Siena Art

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Paper, India Ink, Board

Quadravalde
By James Siena
Located in New York, NY
James Siena Quadravalde, 2014 Ink on paper Paper Dimensions: 8 7/8 x 7 inches 22.5 x 17.8 cm Framed Dimensions: 15 3/4 x 13 7/16 x 1 3/8 inches 40 x 34.1 x 3.5 cm Signed, titled, and...
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2010s James Siena Art

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Ink

Atoptichord
By James Siena
Located in New York, NY
James Siena Atoptichord, 2020 Acrylic and colored pencil on linen 75 x 60 inches 190.5 x 152.4 cm Signed, titled and dated (verso) -- James Siena is celebrated for his inimitable process of creating intricate abstractions, driven by a practice of self-imposed rules termed visual algorithms. The artist preemptively determines his marks and actions and repeats them procedurally as his works result in intensely concentrated, vibrantly colored, freehand compositions. His oeuvre often references diagrams, complex puzzles, labyrinths, and mapping, resulting in inward meditations that actively engage traditions of pattern and mark-making in an ongoing exploration of scale, materiality, and interaction of color. Maneuvering across a diverse range of mediums, including painting, sculpture, drawing, lithography, etching and woodcuts, his work has placed him firmly within the canon of contemporary American art...
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2010s James Siena Art

Materials

Acrylic

Resselgenator
By James Siena
Located in New York, NY
James Siena Resselgenator, 2019 Acrylic and watercolor pencil on linen 75 x 59 1/16 inches 190.5 x 150 cm Signed, titled and dated (verso) -- James Siena is celebrated for his inim...
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2010s James Siena Art

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Acrylic

Aoxomoxoa, second version
By James Siena
Located in New York, NY
James Siena Aoxomoxoa, second version, 2021 Acrylic and charcoal on linen 36 x 48 inches 91.4 x 121.9 cm Signed, titled and dated (verso) -- James Siena is celebrated for his inimitable process of creating intricate abstractions, driven by a practice of self-imposed rules termed visual algorithms. The artist preemptively determines his marks and actions and repeats them procedurally as his works result in intensely concentrated, vibrantly colored, freehand compositions. His oeuvre often references diagrams, complex puzzles, labyrinths, and mapping, resulting in inward meditations that actively engage traditions of pattern and mark-making in an ongoing exploration of scale, materiality, and interaction of color. Maneuvering across a diverse range of mediums, including painting, sculpture, drawing, lithography, etching and woodcuts, his work has placed him firmly within the canon of contemporary American art...
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2010s James Siena Art

Materials

Acrylic

Lovvellaacecceaddaell
By James Siena
Located in New York, NY
James Siena Lovvellaacecceaddaell, 2019 Acrylic and charcoal on canvas 90 1/2 x 70 1/4 inches 229.9 x 178.4 cm Signed, titled and dated (verso) -- James Siena is celebrated for his...
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2010s James Siena Art

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Acrylic

Dyscopia
By James Siena
Located in New York, NY
James Siena Dyscopia, 2021 Acrylic and colored pencil on linen 60 x 48 inches 152.4 x 121.9 cm Signed, titled and dated (verso) -- James Siena is celebrated for his inimitable proc...
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2010s James Siena Art

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Acrylic

Infolded Ridgeling
By James Siena
Located in New York, NY
James Siena Infolded Ridgeling, 2020 Charcoal and acrylic on linen 36 x 48 inches 91.4 x 121.9 cm Signed, titled and dated (verso) -- James Siena is celebrated for his inimitable process of creating intricate abstractions, driven by a practice of self-imposed rules termed visual algorithms. The artist preemptively determines his marks and actions and repeats them procedurally as his works result in intensely concentrated, vibrantly colored, freehand compositions. His oeuvre often references diagrams, complex puzzles, labyrinths, and mapping, resulting in inward meditations that actively engage traditions of pattern and mark-making in an ongoing exploration of scale, materiality, and interaction of color. Maneuvering across a diverse range of mediums, including painting, sculpture, drawing, lithography, etching and woodcuts, his work has placed him firmly within the canon of contemporary American art...
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2010s James Siena Art

Materials

Acrylic

Sretrisths
By James Siena
Located in New York, NY
James Siena Sretrisths, 2018 Acrylic and charcoal on canvas 90 1/2 x 70 1/4 inches 229.9 x 178.4 cm Signed, titled and dated (verso) -- James Siena is celebrated for his inimitable...
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2010s James Siena Art

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Acrylic

Sessile Amissae
By James Siena
Located in New York, NY
James Siena Sessile Amissae, 2020 Acrylic and colored pencil on linen 48 x 60 inches 121.9 x 152.4 cm Signed, titled and dated (verso) -- James Siena is celebrated for his inimitable process of creating intricate abstractions, driven by a practice of self-imposed rules termed visual algorithms. The artist preemptively determines his marks and actions and repeats them procedurally as his works result in intensely concentrated, vibrantly colored, freehand compositions. His oeuvre often references diagrams, complex puzzles, labyrinths, and mapping, resulting in inward meditations that actively engage traditions of pattern and mark-making in an ongoing exploration of scale, materiality, and interaction of color. Maneuvering across a diverse range of mediums, including painting, sculpture, drawing, lithography, etching and woodcuts, his work has placed him firmly within the canon of contemporary American art...
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2010s James Siena Art

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Acrylic

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