Art by Medium: Plywood

Matthias Alfen’s series of Janus figures are an innovation in figural art predicated on the advances made by the Futurist sculptor and painter Umberto Boccioni and the Modernist Alberto Giacometti. The qualities of chance and spontaneity, necessarily excluded in the sculptural work, are clearly evident in his drawings and paintings. “Psychograms” of unchoreographed hand movements display wide variation, repeatedly playing through one form after another. In the end, this multitude of variation serves to enhance the logic, consistency, and seductively rich appearance of Alfen’s designed sculptural works. Represented by Gallery Schuckin in New York, Paris, France, and Moscow, Russia. Matthias Alfen’s was strongly influenced by his family’s experience during World War II. His grandfather Klemens Alfen (1894-1955) was an accomplished painter and photographer, recognized for his landscape photography and for his technique (Special Honors for Excellence in Photo-Print Technology, 1932). He enjoyed the friendship and support of many in the artistic community, a community largely influenced by its German Jewish members. Having lost his entire circle of friends under Nazi oppression. Klemens, although not Jewish, also suffered under the Nazis for refusing to join them and struggling in post-war Germany, which had nothing to offer an artist like him, Klemens took his own life. At around the age of 16 he worked for some weeks as an assistant at his uncle’s art studio. Fritz Koenig...

Entitled “Sailing Boat,” this pointillist woodcut by renowned Chinese artist Ren Hui depicts a lone sailboat at sea within a network of small notches into painted plywood. Red Hui's ...

Richard Whalen (American, 1926-2009) "Carmen Amaya" Original Oil Painting c.1990 Created on a wooden ply panel with rope for hanging The artist us...

Decorative Painting by: R. Holst, 1944, Walk through the forest, mother with child and dog. Signed and dated lower right. Dimensions without frame: 61 ...

"Locked In Her Presence" Abstract Painting 24" x 24" inch by Ahmed Dafrawy Dafrawy’s fine arts academic background started in 2014 when he received the certificate of drawing cours...

Set of 4 Denied Warhol Contemporary Pop Art Sculptures by Charles Lutz. Silkscreen and latex paint on wood in 4 parts, stamped Denied with the Andy Warhol Art Authentication Board's mark. 62 x 21" overall Each measures: Kellogg's 25 x 21 x 17" White Brillo 17 x 14 x 17" Yellow Brillo 13 x 16 x 11.5" Heinz 8.5 x 15.5 x 10.5" 2008 Lutz's 2007 ''Warhol Denied'' series gained him international attention calling into question the importance of originality or lack thereof in the work of Andy Warhol. The authentication/denial process of the [[Andy Warhol Art Authentication Board]] was used to create value by submitting recreations of Warhol works for judgment with the full intention for the works to be formally marked "DENIED". The final product of the conceptual project being "officially denied" "Warhol" works authored by Lutz. Andy Warhol's Brillo Boxes were originally created in 1964 and are easily his most iconic sculptures, rivaling paintings like Liz Taylor, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis, Campbell's Soup Cans, Flowers and Electric Chairs. These highly prized sculptures continue to soar in value and were the subject of a recent HBO documentary, “Brillo Box (3¢ Off)”, which also included Charles Lutz. Lutz, also known for the installation work Babel, exhibited at the 2013 Armory Fair in New York City which caused near riots as he invited the fair goers to take cardboard versions of the Brillo Box Sculptures. "In the mid-1960s, Warhol carried his consumer-product imagery into the realm of sculpture. Calling to mind a factory assembly line, Warhol employed carpenters to construct numerous plywood boxes identical in size and shape to supermarket cartons. With assistance from Gerard Malanga and Billy Linich, he painted and silkscreened the boxes with different consumer product logos: Kellogg’s Corn Flakes...

MATT BILFIELD '2056-Laguna' 2,056 Wooden Dowels in Architectural Plywood 23 x 23 in _________________ My creative journey is guided by a deep appreciation for order, precision, and...

Unknown School. Second half of the mid-20th Century. Charcoal, Oil Paint & Spray Paint On Plywood Panel. Signed Indistinctly. Image size 26.8 inches x 21.7 inches ( 68cm x 55c...

"Untitled" Abstract Painting 39" x 28" inch by Ahmed Dafrawy Dafrawy’s fine arts academic background started in 2014 when he received the certificate of drawing course completion f...

Painting of a Beach Promenade, with Palm Trees, perhaps the City of Nice nearby. The painting is signed and dated 1921. The artist Guido Van Extergem is o...

The painting, executed in a collage-based approach, portrays Anna, who was the artist’s muse during that period. The composition is intentionally deconstructed, reflecting the comple...

HUGO G. URRUTIA B. 1974, Mexico Hugo G. Urrutia is a multidisciplinary artist-designer, interested in the cross-pollination between art and architecture. His artwork challenges the...

Artist: Ruth Mae Crane – American (1929-2002) Title: Black Nativity by Langston Hughes Year: 1997 Medium: Acrylic on Leather mounted to plywood Size: 39 x 31.5 inches x 1.5 inches Si...

Entitled "We," this exquisite woodcut by Chinese artist Ren Hui celebrates joy and the beauty of humanity with a crowd of smiling faces. Using a style he calls “uncomplicated and honest,” the artist creates beautiful compositions by carving small notches into a painted wood background. Ren Hui's artworks reflect the artist’s richness of experience - he’s been a soldier, a factory worker, and a photographer documenting life from Nanjing to Tibet. He says, “We have family, friends, ourselves, history, culture, trees, flowers, buildings, demolition—all of which are reflected in my work. This is my life.” Full of bold colors and high-contrast imagery, Ren Hui's modern pointillism...

An energetic abstract by Nicolas Todd (1969) and Damien Fitch (1964), a duo of French artists, that have been working together since the beginning of ...

Born in 1979, Denis Meyers is a Belgian urban artist. He studied at the National Superior School of Arts and Visuals of la Cambre, in Brussels, city where he currently lives and wor...

Painted by Hugh McChesney (American, 20th century) circa 1991. Stamped, verso, with certification of authenticity and bearing old labels. A dramatic, Expressionist style oil showing...

"Blue Dream" is a striking exploration of abstract expressionism that immerses the viewer in a dynamic interplay of colour and texture. The painting, composed on a Baltic Birch panel...

"Tropical Summer" by Troy Smith is an explosion of vibrant colours that evokes the lively, dynamic energy of a lush, tropical landscape in full bloom. Swirls of deep greens, electric...

Caviar20 is excited to be offering this striking collage by the inimitable Louise Nevelson, who is regarded as one of the most original, influential, and successful American sculptors of the 20th century. Nevelson's enduring appeal lies in her distinct visual language, which is apparent in all of her works, regardless of medium. While her iconic monochromatic wood assemblages are instantly recognizable, she continuously experimented with diverse materials, including resin, steel, and bronze, as well as numerous printmaking techniques. Collage was an important part of Nevelson's practice, defining her signature aesthetic. Much like her approach to printmaking, her collages possess a sculptural ethos that transcends the two-dimensional surface, imbuing the composition with a remarkable sense of volume, texture, and depth. One could argue that Nevelson's sculpture was informed by collage in that she took assorted existing forms combining them in order to create an entirely new and distinct arrangement. This untitled collage is an exceptional example of the artist's mastery of the medium. Featuring an assemblage of wood veneer, mirror, and metal, this work reflects Nevelson's meticulous sense of form and rhythm. Subtle details, such as the alternating direction of the wood veneer grain further heighten the visual complexity of the otherwise minimal composition. The inclusion of wood veneer marks a notable shift for Nevelson, who was previously loyal to a strict monochromatic palette of black or white. It wasn’t until the 1970s with her experimentation in collage that she expanded her palette. Nevelson also created jewellery and this collage acknowledges her activity in that realm. Created at the age of 83 during the final chapter of her career, this piece powerfully captures Nevelson's enduring spirit and dedication to artistic innovation. Today Nevelson's work can be found in every major public collection across North America and beyond. Questions about this piece? Contact us. Visit our Toronto gallery on Thursdays or by appointment. "Untitled" USA, 1983 Mixed media collage Metal, mirror, wood, and wood veneer on grey mat board mounted on 0.25" Luan plywood Signed and dated by artist, bottom right Nevelson Estate no. LN 40830 19.5"H 15.75"W (work) 31"H 21"W (framed) Very good condition Literature: Stein, Judith. Louise Nevelson Collages...

"Organized Chaos" is a striking exploration of movement and contrast rendered in bold, abstract form. Painted on a solid birch panel, the piece features dynamic white brushstrokes se...

Acrylic on plywood Udi Cassirer is an Israeli visual and contemporary artist born in 1965 who lives and works in Tel Aviv - Yafo, Israel. He is graduated...

Provenance: ""Christie’s Sale/ Lot Number: 9702727/370 Property Details: Sam Kaprielov (B. 1971) Duty Free soft pastel on gessoed plywood board 45¼ x 70 5/8 in. (115 x 180 cm.) ...

Entitled “Great Wall II,” this pointillist woodcut by renowned Chinese artist Ren Hui depicts a stretch of the Great Wall of China in a network...

Large Scale Shaped Collage Assemblage created with Archival Papers and 3/4" plywood. Artwork is mounted to wall with Included metal Hardware with a 3" float from the wall. Ray Bel...

Painted by Anton Hansen (Danish, 1891-1960) circa 1935. Unsigned. Stamped, verso, with certification of authenticity. Provenance: Air Force Captain A.P. Botved, a personal friend of ...

Andrey and Alexey Kulibin are self-taught artists who established their studio in 2020. The advertising industry seemed too bureaucratic and regulated to us, so one day in 2019 we si...

Striking abstracted landscape by Linda West (American, b. 1953). A bold red landscape is dotted with the charred remnants of trees. The sky is a dull teal c...

Aldo Tura Table light, 1950s H. 45 x 22 x 29 cm. Made by Tura, Milan. Wood, plywood, covered with brown goatskin, sheet brass, clear glass.

Attention all shoe lovers! This whimsical mixed media figurative abstract piece features four surrealist nude figures with red and blue high heels as h...

Cha Jong Rye (1968) Expose Exposed 190618 (2019) White birch plywood Size: 35.375 x 38.25 x 8.625 in (90 x 97 x 22 cm) From the artist's studio to Long-Sharp Gallery === Born in D...

Unique piece Created in 2015 94 x 49 x 8 cm " My work investigates the slippery intersection between the digital world and reality. Specifically, I am interested in how we experienc...

Oil on plywood realized by Sirio Pellegrini in 1970. Hand signed lower left. Signed and titled on rear. Includes a wooden frame 21.5x32.5 cm. Very good condition. Sirio Pellegrin...

Oil on canvas realized by Gino Guida in 1980s. Hand signed lower right.Hand signed and titled on rear. Very good condition.

This exquisite painting on wood entitled "Rome" was made by internationally renowned Chinese contemporary artist Ren Hui. Using a style that he calls "uncomplicated and honest, he ce...

"Bluuuured Reality" is an abstract expressionist piece that captures the disorienting vibrancy of a fragmented perception. Painted in bold strokes of acrylic on a panel, the artwork ...

Oil on plywood realized by Alberto Gallerati (b. 1945) in 1970s. Hand signed. Very good condition.

A composition titled Nude Show unfolds across a deep brown background, where the warmth of the surface grounds the visual tension. Female figures emerge not as fixed bodies, but as s...

Unique piece Created in 2015 112 x 65 x 48 cm " My work investigates the slippery intersection between the digital world and reality. Specifically, I am interested in how we experi...

“Apricot Branches” This painting was created in spring, capturing a fleeting, transitional state of nature. Set against a blue background, the composition carries a sense of air, op...

Painted by Twiz Rimer (American, born 1982) and accompanied with Certificate of Authenticity. Authorship has been confirmed by the artist. Framed dimensions: 49.25 H x 49.5 W inches ...

Young Boy Fishing by a Beautiful Riverside in Lush Green English Countryside, by 20th Century British Artist Art measures 41 x 20 inches Frame measures 48.25 x 27 inches Barry West...

Idyllic scene of ruins in the mountains by H.W. Jacobsen (19th Century). The remains of a monastery sit at the edge of a river, nestled in a canyon. The area is lush and full of flor...

"The Clever Sentimentalist" Surrealist Relief Sculpture Mickey Kane Striking relief sculpture which evokes the human form. An organic yellow shape rests in the center of the composi...

Encaustic and Laminated Paper on Plywood American artist, Richard Purdy, born in Chicago, IL, 1956 Received his B.F.A. Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana, PA Exhibitions 20...

A portrait of a Japanese Chin captures the quiet nobility and refined character of the breed. The composition is built around a strong emotional focus, with particular emphasis on th...

Artist: Leslie Bostrom Title: In Spite of Everything Medium: Mixed Media on Canvas and Plywood Size: 110 x 140 inches Year: 2017 Leslie Bostrom is a Professor of Art at Brown Univer...

This painting presents a portrait of Lili, captured not as a static likeness, but as a living presence shaped by movement and corporeality. The figure seems to exist in transition, h...

Abstract Hanging Sculpture - Triangle by Mickey "Kano" Kane (American, 1939-2002). This simple yet striking piece can be viewed from both sides. It is composed of two separate trian...

"Lavender Noir" is a contemporary and parametric wall sculpture. Made from oil lacquer paint and acrylic mirror on carved maple, this body of work is contemporary & sculptural. E...

Abstract Hanging Sculpture - Triangle by Mickey "Kano" Kane (American, 1939-2002). This striking piece can be viewed from both sides. It is composed of two separate triangles which ...

Imposing and very large scale mixed media 'assemblage' by French artist Armand Avril. The work includes the French tricolour flag colours, his symbolic cat sculptures and a highly colourful geometric image of the artist's mother sitting in a chair. The work is signed and dated to the reverse and comes with a certificate of authenticity from the gallery. This montage fully demonstrates Avril's geometric period whilst also expressing the humour and joy that he puts into all his work. A very strong sculptural image and a feast for the eyes in searching for and recognising the everyday objects used in making this piece come alive. This montage is made from wood pieces, plywood, oil paint, acrylic, bottle top and nails . The more sculpted areas of the piece stand out up to 3cm from the frame. Armand Avril was born in 1926 in Lyon. His father, Marcel Avril was a painter and collector of African art. At 16 Armand became an apprentice shepherd in Provence. Avril could always be seen equipped with a sketchbook and a book on the history of art whilst tending his flock. It was not until the age of 30, in 1956, that Armand embarked on painting as an autodidact, influenced by Raoul Dufy, Pierre Bonnard, Henri Matisse and the Lyonnaise School of Painting. He exhibited for the first time in 1957. In 1960, he left for a one-year trip to Africa. There he met the painter Jean Arène who introduced him to the village of Cotignac in the Var and to Louis Pons...

Artist: Leslie Bostrom Title: Hello Freedom Medium: Mixed Media on Canvas and Plywood Size: 80 x 92 inches Year: 2019 Leslie Bostrom is a Professor of Art at Brown University who ...

Kathline Carr’s “Climbing the Fracture Zone” is a 40 x 30 inch abstract oil painting on canvas, painted with multiple layers of icy blues, whites and grays, overlaid with glazing med...

Lovely abstract titled 'Luzar IV' by Tina Fuentes (American, b. 1949), 2005. Mixed media using oils and tissue paper on wood panel. Titled, signed and dated on bottom and on verso. I...

Giclée print on poly-cotton artist canvas mounted on birch plywood stretcher Unique variant from an edition of 473 100 x 100 cm (39.4 x 39.4 in) Signed on the front Mint. Sold in...

This stunning abstract artwork was made in 1954, by the well known Italian artist Ermete Lancini. The artwork is an oil painting on a sheet of plywood especially created for the Ve...

Beyond Separation is an original artwork realized by the Belgian artist Martine Goeyens in 2019. Acrylic applied on plywood. Hand-signed on the lower right margin. On the back, th...

Contemporary abstract mixed media on paper by Belgian artist Francis Besson, signed bottom right. Francis was born in Dundee (Scotland) in 1943 however...

Abstract Hanging Sculpture - Triangle by Mickey "Kano" Kane (American, 1939-2002). This simple yet striking piece can be viewed from both sides. On one side, the piece features a su...