Art by Medium: Monotype

Pierre Andre Obando creates process oriented abstract paintings. He was born in Belize City, Belize and grew up in the Caribbean, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Miami, Fl and Jackson, MS. ...

Pierre Andre Obando creates process oriented abstract paintings. He was born in Belize City, Belize and grew up in the Caribbean, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Miami, Fl and Jackson, MS. ...

Pierre Andre Obando creates process oriented abstract paintings. He was born in Belize City, Belize and grew up in the Caribbean, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Miami, Fl and Jackson, MS. ...

Pierre Andre Obando creates process oriented abstract paintings. He was born in Belize City, Belize and grew up in the Caribbean, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Miami, Fl and Jackson, MS. ...

Pierre Andre Obando creates process oriented abstract paintings. He was born in Belize City, Belize and grew up in the Caribbean, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Miami, Fl and Jackson, MS. ...

Pierre Andre Obando creates process oriented abstract paintings. He was born in Belize City, Belize and grew up in the Caribbean, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Miami, Fl and Jackson, MS. ...

Kushner completed a series of monotypes, many with collaged decorative papers. He worked from still-lives of flowers, fruits, pitchers and Betty Woodman ceramic vessels. These prints...

Pierre Andre Obando creates process oriented abstract paintings. He was born in Belize City, Belize and grew up in the Caribbean, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Miami, Fl and Jackson, MS. ...

Harold Town (1924-1990) is one of Canada's most influential and prolific artists. He also remains one of the best-known and most intriguing artists from the "Painters Eleven" group. ...

Layers of pigmented beeswax on lightweight Japanese Masa paper create an undulating composition suggesting layers of the earth's crust and geological formations in bright shades of d...

Kushner completed a series of monotypes, many with collaged decorative papers. He worked from still-lives of flowers, fruits, pitchers and Betty Woodman ceramic vessels. These prints...

Abstract monotype painting by Colorado woman artist Wilma Fiori (1929-2019). Abstract composition in deep jewel tones of green, orange, teal and purple on a black background. Monotype (numbered 1/1) printed on paper, signed by the artist lower right and upper left. Presented in a custom white frame with all archival materials. Provenance: Estate of the artist, Wilma Fiori About the Artist: Wilma Fiori (Wilma Denny) was born in Youngstown Ohio in 1929 and was raised in Great Bend, Kansas. She studied at Loretto Heights College in Denver, Colorado. Fiori graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in 1952. Two years later, she married Bob Fiori, a fellow student from Lorreto Heights. She remained active as an alumna for the College while raising four children. During this time, she developed an interest in anthropology and, in 1979, Wilma earned a Masters of Arts in Anthropology degree from the University of Denver. Fiori worked as a curatorial assistant to Richard Conn...

Monotype Painting Title: Table and Chairs, 1980 Medium: monotype or monoprint painting Size: image 13 x 9.5,overall with frame 23 x 20 Hand signed and dated lower right Provenance...

Geometric shapes complement a monochromatic background that transitions through a grayscale from gray at the bottom to pale gray, almost white, then dark gray and black at the top. P...

Harry Bertoia, Untitled (Abstraction), monotype, c. 1960, a unique impression. Signed 'HB' in pencil, lower right sheet corner, verso. Inscribed '1852' (the artist’s inventory number) in pencil, lower right sheet corner, recto. A superb, painterly impression, on cream wove Japan paper, the full sheet, in excellent condition. Unmatted, unframed. Sheet size 12 x 39 inches (300 x 990 mm). Provenance: Val Bertoia; Private Collection; Rago Auctions, Lambertville, NJ. Literature: 'Harry Bertoia: Monoprints,' Nancy N. Schiffer, Schiffer Publishing LTD, 2011; pg. 253. This work is included in the Harry Bertoia Foundation digital resource, Harry Bertoia Catalogue Raisonné, number TD.MO.1584. ABOUT THE ARTIST Harry Bertoia (1915-1978) was a visionary Italian-American artist, sculptor, and designer. Born in San Lorenzo, Italy, Bertoia immigrated to the United States with his family at fifteen, settling in Detroit, Michigan. From an early age, Bertoia demonstrated a keen interest in art and design, studying painting and drawing at the Cass Technical High School in Detroit. Later, he attended the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, where he studied under renowned designers Eliel Saarinen and Charles Eames. At Cranbrook, Bertoia first began to explore the possibilities of working with metal, a medium that would come to define his artistic career. In the 1940s, Bertoia moved to California to work for Charles and Ray Eames, contributing to the development of innovative molded plywood furniture. However, his experimentation with metal wire sculpture would ultimately catapult him to international acclaim. Bertoia's iconic "Sonambient" sculptures, consisting of delicate metal rods arranged in various configurations, created ethereal sounds when touched or moved, transforming the act of sculpture into a multisensory experience. Bertoia's talent and innovation caught the attention of Florence Knoll, the founder of Knoll Associates, a leading furniture design company. In 1950, Bertoia began collaborating with Knoll, producing a series of iconic wire chairs that became emblematic of mid-century modern design. His "Diamond Chair," with its geometric form and airy construction, remains a classic of modern furniture design. Bertoia continued to explore sculpture as a means of artistic expression, experimenting with new forms and materials. His work was characterized by organicism and fluidity, with forms that evoked natural phenomena such as waves, leaves, and clouds. A decade before Harry Bertoia began creating three-dimensional sculpture, he dedicated his creative efforts to producing experimental prints at the Cranbrook Academy in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, pursuing a passion that would continue for the rest of his life. With these spontaneous works, he worked intuitively, testing different tools and techniques to achieve his desired effects. Rather than using a traditional mechanical pressing process, he would apply ink to a glass or smooth Masonite plate with a sheet of paper laid directly on top. Then, tools such as brayers, dog hair brushes, styluses, and different parts of his hands were employed to draw or “press” the images on the back of the sheet. Rice paper was typically used due to its semi-translucent nature, offering Bertoia limited visibility of the effects of his experimentation, but ultimately, the unpredictable nature of the process was an integral aspect of the results, which never ceased to delight him. Each work was a singular composition with abstract imagery ranging from linear, structural compositions to fantastic surrealistic forms to poetic tonal landscapes. He received little input from other artists, developing his unique vision with rare purity and a deep personal resonance. From his first year of printmaking in 1940, Bertoia quickly amassed an extensive collection of unique works. The compositions were strongly tied to the non-objective movement, which, while popular in Europe, was still in its nascent stages in the US. There were few proponents of this new art form to be found in the 1940s, and it was Hilla Rebay, then Director of the Guggenheim Museum of Non-Objective Art, who gave Bertoia the encouragement and promotion he needed. In 1943, Bertoia sent approximately 100 monotypes to Rebay for review. After receiving the prints, she responded with a surprising offer to buy them all. Rebay then began including them in the museum’s exhibitions. The Guggenheim shows succeeded in putting Bertoia’s name out into the world. He began exhibiting his works regularly at the Neierndorf Gallery in New York and was provided a stipend to ensure a steady supply of prints until Karl Neierndorf died in 1947. By the 1950s...

Alan Shields TV Re-Run A, 1978 Mixed Media Monotype embossing, linocut, with watercolor and silver leaf applied decoration on TGL Handmade Paper. Mounted on Linen Board Signed by Ala...

Michael Heizer III-8 (two unique works), 1983 Monoprint on two individual sheets of white handmade TGL paper, hand colored with colored pencils, paint sticks, and liquid and spray ac...

Monotype print on paper (Acrylic) Fred Borghesi is an Italian artist born in 1987 who lives and works in London, UK. He is above all a multidisciplinary artist, constantly switching...

Monotype print on paper (Acrylic) Fred Borghesi is an Italian artist born in 1987 who lives and works in London, UK. He is above all a multidisciplinary artist, constantly switching...

Original monotype made from found objects and textures. I use found objects with various shapes and textures in my original prints to make the monotype have depth and texture. All of...

Original monotype made from found objects and textures. I use found objects with various shapes and textures in my original prints to make the monotype have depth and texture. All of...

Original monotype made from found objects and textures. I use found objects with various shapes and textures in my original prints to make the monotype have depth and texture. All of...

Original monotype made from found objects and textures. I use found objects with various shapes and textures in my original prints to make the monotype have depth and texture. All of...

Original monotype made from found objects and textures. I use found objects with various shapes and textures in my original prints to make the monotype have depth and texture. All of...

Original monotype made from found objects and textures. I use found objects with various shapes and textures in my original prints to make the monotype have depth and texture. All of...

Original monotype made from found objects and textures. I use found objects with various shapes and textures in my original prints to make the monotype have depth and texture. All of...

Monotype on three sheets of paper Unframed Rachel Burgess is a visual artist based in New York. Originally from Boston, she received a B.A. in Literature from Yale University and a...

This piece titled "the wind telling stories" is an original piece by Cassie Normandy White and is made from fabric monotypes and ink. This piece ...

Monotype on three sheets of paper Unframed Rachel Burgess is a visual artist based in New York. Originally from Boston, she received a B.A. in Literature from Yale University and an...

This piece titled "fortress of inseparability" is an original piece by Cassie Normandy White and is made from fabric monotypes and ink. This piec...

Jolanta Johnsson, experienced Polish artist, graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, PhD of fine arts, university teacher. She currently lives in Sweden. This is how she writ...

This piece titled "who's there?" is an original piece by Cassie Normandy White and is made from fabric monotypes and ink. This piece measures 30"...

Jolanta Johnsson, experienced Polish artist, graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, PhD of fine arts, university teacher. She currently lives in Sweden. This is how she writ...

This piece titled "an ancient conversation" is an original piece by Cassie Normandy White and is made from fabric monotypes and ink. This piece m...

This piece titled "held like a dream" is an original piece by Cassie Normandy White and is made from fabric monotypes and ink. This piece measure...

This piece titled "when darkness yields" is an original piece by Cassie Normandy White and is made from fabric monotypes and ink. This piece meas...

This piece titled "casting out, calling in" is an original piece by Cassie Normandy White and is made from fabric monotypes and ink. This piece m...

This piece titled "said the zinnia" is an original piece by Cassie Normandy White and is made from fabric monotypes and ink. This diptych piece m...

Robert Natkin Untitled, ca. 1979 Monotype with heart drawing Hand signed twice; inscribed to Dorothy and Arthur with text and heart Unique Original vintage frame included Measurement...

This series of cyanotype triptychs showcases the beauty of nature scenes, including stunning beaches and oceans, as well as the intricate textures of water, forests, and skies. These...

Jolanta Johnsson, experienced Polish artist, graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, PhD of fine arts, university teacher. She currently lives in Sweden. This is how she writ...

Jolanta Johnsson, experienced Polish artist, graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, PhD of fine arts, university teacher. She currently lives in Sweden. She tells about this...

Jolanta Johnsson, experienced Polish artist, graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, PhD of fine arts, university teacher. She currently lives in Sweden. This is how she writ...

Untitled (SF129s) dating to c.1974-1976 is a mixed media, silkscreen monotype on handmade paper, 30 x 22.5 inches sheet size and estate-stamped verso (copy of Francis estate certific...

Unique monotype

This series of works by the Danish artist Peter Kramer (Roskilde, 1959) with numerous exhibitions between Spain and Denmark are entitled "365 urns", in which the artist works with ti...

Jolanta Johnsson, experienced Polish artist, graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, PhD of fine arts, university teacher. She currently lives in Sweden. This is how she writ...

In this large abstract encaustic (pigmented beeswax) monotype on Japanese kikura paper, bands of rich and vibrant colors in bright orange, periwinkle blue, deep cobalt and mossy gree...

Unique monotype

Unique monotype

Unique monotype

Unique monotype

Unique monotype

Unique monotype

This series of works by the Danish artist Peter Kramer (Roskilde, 1959) with numerous exhibitions between Spain and Denmark are entitled "365 urns", in which the artist works with ti...

This series of works by the Danish artist Peter Kramer (Roskilde, 1959) with numerous exhibitions between Spain and Denmark are entitled "365 urns", in which the artist works with ti...

This series of works by the Danish artist Peter Kramer (Roskilde, 1959) with numerous exhibitions between Spain and Denmark are entitled "365 urns", in which the artist works with ti...

Jolanta Johnsson, experienced Polish artist, graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, PhD of fine arts, university teacher. She currently lives in Sweden. This is how she writ...