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Keith Evan PattersonWindow to the Cosmos Mixed media and collage on cardboard painting abstract1977
1977
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- Title: "Window to the Cosmos"
- Artist: Keith Evan Patterson (1925-1993)
- Style: Abstract material-poetic
- Technique: Mixed media and collage on cardboard
- Dimensions: 19.7 x 26.4 inches
- Year: 1977
- Signature: Signed by the artist in the lower right corner with the inscription "Patterson '77".
- Condition: Good, with prominent textural elements and visible direct intervention on the support.
Description
The artwork "Window to the Cosmos" represents one of Keith Evan Patterson's most intimate and symbolic explorations within his material-poetic language. Through mixed media and collage, the artist transports us to a universe where the boundaries between the tangible and the ethereal dissolve.
The title emphasizes the central elements of the composition: a window framing a celestial space, with circular forms evoking astral bodies, and a second, smaller "window" highlighting floral and organic textures. These structures, constructed with wood and natural elements, create a dynamic contrast with the dark background, suggesting an introspective nocturnal landscape.
Patterson's work in this piece showcases a unique sensitivity to materials. The use of blue pigments and worn textures gives a sense of depth and timelessness, while the natural elements, such as sand and wood, connect the cosmic with the earthly. The piece seems to narrate a journey between the outer universe and inner reflection, becoming a visual meditation inviting the viewer to explore their own internal landscapes.
Artist's Biography
Keith Evan Patterson (Auckland, New Zealand, 1925 - Spain, 1993) was a prominent abstract artist from New Zealand who developed most of his career in Spain. He was part of the post-World War II generation of emerging artists, alongside figures like Colin McCahon and Rita Angus. Although his time abroad delayed his recognition in his homeland, Patterson became a notable figure in Catalonia, where he settled in 1961.
His work reflects a profound connection with music—being a classical and flamenco guitarist himself—and a fascination with Mediterranean landscapes and materials, including sand, stones, wood, and strings. Additionally, Patterson co-founded the Contemporary Artists' Group and participated in the New Zealand literary circle "Landfall Generation".
His works have been auctioned on several occasions, achieving notable prices. His highest-known auction record is $4,794 for the piece "Abstracted Street Scene with Music Stand," sold in May 2007. Patterson's works are also part of public collections, including the Auckland Art Gallery. The influence of the Catalan Mediterranean and the town of Peñíscola is evident in many of his pieces, where he explored a synthesis between landscape and poetic abstraction.
Comparable Artists and Context
Keith Evan Patterson's style parallels the material work of Antoni Tàpies, especially in the use of textures and unconventional materials. His approach also recalls the cosmic and symbolic focus of Joan Miró, where visual elements suggest broader narratives. Similarly, the lyrical and tactile abstraction of Jean Dubuffet and Alberto Burri resonates with Patterson’s material explorations, particularly through his interest in the qualities of materials and the poetics that emerge from their interaction.
"Window to the Cosmos" connects with the European abstract tradition but does so from a unique perspective deeply influenced by the Mediterranean. This link between the material and the cosmic makes Patterson a singular artist within the abstract panorama.
- Creator:Keith Evan Patterson (1925 - 1993, New Zealander)
- Creation Year:1977
- Dimensions:Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 26.38 in (67 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Barcelona, ES
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1155215544272
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