Abstract Mixed Media
ABSTRACT STYLE
Beginning in the early 20th century, abstract art became a leading style of modernism. Rather than portray the world in a way that represented reality, as had been the dominating style of Western art in the previous centuries, abstract paintings, prints and sculptures are marked by a shift to geometric forms, gestural shapes and experimentation with color to express ideas, subject matter and scenes.
Although abstract art flourished in the early 1900s, propelled by movements like Fauvism and Cubism, it was rooted in the 19th century. In the 1840s, J.M.W. Turner emphasized light and motion for atmospheric paintings in which concrete details were blurred, and Paul Cézanne challenged traditional expectations of perspective in the 1890s.
Some of the earliest abstract artists — Wassily Kandinsky and Hilma af Klint — expanded on these breakthroughs while using vivid colors and forms to channel spiritual concepts. Painter Piet Mondrian, a Dutch pioneer of the art movement, explored geometric abstraction partly owing to his belief in Theosophy, which is grounded in a search for higher spiritual truths and embraces philosophers of the Renaissance period and medieval mystics. Black Square, a daringly simple 1913 work by Russian artist Kazimir Malevich, was a watershed statement on creating art that was free “from the dead weight of the real world,” as he later wrote.
Surrealism in the 1920s, led by artists such as Salvador Dalí, Meret Oppenheim and others, saw painters creating abstract pieces in order to connect to the subconscious. When Abstract Expressionism emerged in New York during the mid-20th century, it similarly centered on the process of creation, in which Helen Frankenthaler’s expressive “soak-stain” technique, Jackson Pollock’s drips of paint, and Mark Rothko’s planes of color were a radical new type of abstraction.
Conceptual art, Pop art, Hard-Edge painting and many other movements offered fresh approaches to abstraction that continued into the 21st century, with major contemporary artists now exploring it, including Anish Kapoor, Mark Bradford, El Anatsui and Julie Mehretu.
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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Abstract
Shades of blue, Mixed Media on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Acrylic on canvas, Texture,100x100x2cm Ships Ready to hang Medium: High Quality Acrylic colors, High gloss Varnish, This painting is made on high quality gallery wrapped canvas wi...
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
I Cry Because I Miss You
Located in Jönköping, SE
This painting is part of a series titled Sublime Memories. It is inspired by the commonly unseen aspects of nature that I notice when in such an environment. I look for those element...
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Charcoal, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
No Easy Way Out
Located in Jönköping, SE
This painting is part of a series titled The Essence of Nature. The series is recognized by bold brushstrokes and markmaking, multiple layers and depth, plus the use of complementary...
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Paint, Charcoal, Varnish, Oil Pastel, Acrylic
How Soon Is Now
Located in Jönköping, SE
This painting is part of a series titled The Essence of Nature. The series is recognized by bold brushstrokes and markmaking, multiple layers and depth, plus the use of complementar...
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Acrylic, Paint, Charcoal, Oil Pastel
Can We Play Again
Located in Jönköping, SE
Essence Of Nature
This painting is part of a series titled The Essence of Nature. The series is recognized by bold brushstrokes and markmaking, multiple layers and depth, plus the u...
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Charcoal, Acrylic
A Summer Remembered, large abstract, contemporary art, abstract expressionism
Located in Jönköping, SE
This painting is part of a series titled Sublime Memories. It is inspired by the commonly unseen aspects of nature that I notice when in such an environment. I look for those element...
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Realigned, large abstract acrylic and oil painting, contemporary art
Located in Jönköping, SE
This painting is part of a series titled Sublime Memories. It is inspired by the commonly unseen aspects of nature that I notice when in such an environment. I look for those element...
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Charcoal, Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel, Acrylic
Large abstract painting, acrylic and oil paint I Cry Because I miss You
Located in Jönköping, SE
This painting is part of a series titled Sublime Memories. It is inspired by the commonly unseen aspects of nature that I notice when in such an environment. I look for those element...
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
M00ba8-Contemporary, Abstract, Minimalism, Modern, Expressionist, Surrealist
Located in London, London
Digital pigment print Ultrachrome ink on Fabriano Rosaspina paper. Hand signed by the artist, and certificate of authenticity. (Unframed)
His work has been shown in Reina Sofía M...
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Archival Pigment
#688
Located in Bristol, GB
Jessie’s instinctive way of working explores the language of paint and mark making to evoke emotions in the viewer, aiming to communicate how pure abstract work can generate visual e...
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Glitter, Acrylic, Pen
#687
Located in Bristol, GB
Jessie’s instinctive way of working explores the language of paint and mark making to evoke emotions in the viewer, aiming to communicate how pure abstract work can generate visual e...
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Pen
#683
Located in Bristol, GB
Jessie’s instinctive way of working explores the language of paint and mark making to evoke emotions in the viewer, aiming to communicate how pure abstract work can generate visual e...
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Paper, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
Abstract Wall Art Drawing/Painting #01172023, Mixed Media on Watercolor Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Hand painted/drawing one of a kind original on 100% cotton Archival watercolor paper. :: Mixed Media :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity sign...
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
ABSTRACT Black and white painting texture minimal Untitled 2023
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Barcelona, June 20, 1989, From an early age, drawing and painting were relevant in the
development of the artist, since during much of her career she has examined realistic
represent...
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
"Gli Ammutinati" abstract mixed media canvas Italian painting white red energy
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
The painting will be shipped in a tube (rolled).
The painting is signed on back and front. Extra canvas on the back will allow re-stretching with various depth options. Simply brin...
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pigment
ST052-Contemporary, Abstract, Expressionism, Modern, Pop art, , Geometric
Located in London, London
Digital pigment print Ultrachrome ink on Fabriano Rosaspina paper. Hand signed by the artist, and certificate of authenticity. Edition of 25 (Unframed)
His work has been shown in...
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Paper, Inkjet, Pigment, Archival Pigment
Time #02
Located in Brooklyn, NY
From the collection "Quantas formas tens para contar o tempo" - Acrylic and charcoal on canvas.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Acrylic
Time #04
Located in Brooklyn, NY
From the collection "Quantas formas tens para contar o tempo" - Acrylic and charcoal on canvas.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Let Me Jump In Your Game
Located in Brooklyn, NY
From the collection "Quantas formas tens para contar o tempo" - Acrylic and charcoal on canvas.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Acrylic
The Book I Didn't Read
Located in Brooklyn, NY
From the collection "Quantas formas tens para contar o tempo" - Acrylic and charcoal on canvas.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Acrylic
Green Projection, 1971 - Acrylic on Canvas, British Abstraction - Sandra Blow
By Sandra Blow
Located in London, GB
Green Projection, 1971 - Work on Paper, British Abstraction - Sandra Blow
Signed and dated on canvas overlap on reverse
Acrylic on canvas, with aluminium construction
54 x 48 inches
...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Abstract in Browns, 1997 - Gouache on board, British Abstraction - Sandra Blow
By Sandra Blow
Located in London, GB
Abstract in Browns, 1997 - Work on Paper, British Abstraction - Sandra Blow
Signed and dated
Gouache on board
12 x 9 1/2 inches
Sandra Blow RA (1925-2006) pioneered British abstract...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Yellow Within, 2006 - Acrylic and mixed media, British Abstraction - Sandra Blow
By Sandra Blow
Located in London, GB
Yellow Within, 2006 - Work on Paper, British Abstraction - Sandra Blow
Signed on reverse
Acrylic and mixed media on canvas
24 x 24 inches
Sandra Blow RA (1925-2006) pioneered Britis...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Underwater- abstract textural white blue painting and collage on panel
Located in New York, NY
Deborah T Colter is a contemporary abstract painter who lives on the Island of Martha’s Vineyard. Deborah graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design with a Bachelor Degree of ...
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Mathieu Matégot - Sans titre, tapestry, french, modern, abstract, wool, design
Located in London, GB
Mathieu Matégot (1910-2001)
Sans titre
c.1950s
wool tapestry, Manufactura de Tapeçarias de Portalegre
150 x 70 cm
signed ‘Matégot’ and with the Manufactura de Tapeçarias de Portalegre monogram (lower right)
Price:
$11,000 USD
Provenance:
Barry Friedman Ltd, New York (stock no. BF21324)
Notes:
Mathieu Matégot was a Hungarian-born French designer, architect and artist. After studying at Budapest's School of Fine Arts in 1929, Matégot travelled across Italy and the USA until settling in Paris in 1931 where he worked as a set designer, window dresser and tapestry maker.
Matégot volunteered for the French resistance at the start of the Second World War, only to be captured by the Nazis. A dreadful fate for most, however, it was during his time as a prisoner of war that the artist discovered metalworking techniques (such as Rigitulle) which he later patented and became renowned for. Upon his release, Matégot was awarded French citizenship.
After the war, the artist's interest in tapestry was renewed after being introduced to contemporary tapestry revivalist, Jean Lurçat. However, in order to make ends meet, Matégot pursued furniture design; he established a workshop in Paris and dedicated his time to translating the groundbreaking metal techniques into popular handcrafted objects.
In 1959, Matégot abandoned furniture design and focused exclusively on his passion for abstract tapestries. He continued his work as a pioneer of French Modern tapestry...
Category
1950s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Tapestry
Mathieu Matégot - Oberon, tapestry, french, modern, abstract, wool, design
Located in London, GB
Mathieu Matégot (1910-2001)
Oberon
c.1950s
wool tapestry, Manufactura de Tapeçarias de Portalegre; (possibly) no. 2
125 x 202 cm
signed ‘Matégot’ and with the Manufactura de Tapeçarias de Portalegre monogram (lower right); titled, inscribed, numbered and signed (workshop label on the verso)
Price:
$18,000 USD
Provenance:
Barry Friedman Ltd, New York (stock no. BF19387)
Notes:
Mathieu Matégot was a Hungarian-born French designer, architect and artist. After studying at Budapest's School of Fine Arts in 1929, Matégot travelled across Italy and the USA until settling in Paris in 1931 where he worked as a set designer, window dresser and tapestry maker.
Matégot volunteered for the French resistance at the start of the Second World War, only to be captured by the Nazis. A dreadful fate for most, however, it was during his time as a prisoner of war that the artist discovered metalworking techniques (such as Rigitulle) which he later patented and became renowned for. Upon his release, Matégot was awarded French citizenship.
After the war, the artist's interest in tapestry was renewed after being introduced to contemporary tapestry revivalist, Jean Lurçat. However, in order to make ends meet, Matégot pursued furniture design; he established a workshop in Paris and dedicated his time to translating the groundbreaking metal techniques into popular handcrafted objects.
In 1959, Matégot abandoned furniture design and focused exclusively on his passion for abstract tapestries. He continued his work as a pioneer of French Modern tapestry...
Category
1950s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Tapestry
Mathieu Matégot - Castille, tapestry, french, modern, abstract, aubusson, design
Located in London, GB
Mathieu Matégot (1910-2001)
Castille
c.1950s
Aubusson tapestry, Pinton Frères; (probably) unique
156 x 120 cm
signed ‘Matégot’ and with the Pinton Frères monogram (lower right); titled, inscribed, numbered and signed (workshop label on the verso)
Price:
$14,000 USD
Provenance:
Barry Friedman Ltd, New York (stock no. BF11410)
Notes:
Mathieu Matégot was a Hungarian-born French designer, architect and artist. After studying at Budapest's School of Fine Arts in 1929, Matégot travelled across Italy and the USA until settling in Paris in 1931 where he worked as a set designer, window dresser and tapestry maker.
Matégot volunteered for the French resistance at the start of the Second World War, only to be captured by the Nazis. A dreadful fate for most, however, it was during his time as a prisoner of war that the artist discovered metalworking techniques (such as Rigitulle) which he later patented and became renowned for. Upon his release, Matégot was awarded French citizenship.
After the war, the artist's interest in tapestry was renewed after being introduced to contemporary tapestry revivalist, Jean Lurçat. However, in order to make ends meet, Matégot pursued furniture design; he established a workshop in Paris and dedicated his time to translating the groundbreaking metal techniques into popular handcrafted objects.
In 1959, Matégot abandoned furniture design and focused exclusively on his passion for abstract tapestries. He continued his work as a pioneer of French Modern tapestry...
Category
1950s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Tapestry
Mathieu Matégot - Apollo, tapestry, french, modern, abstract, aubusson, design
Located in London, GB
Mathieu Matégot (1910-2001)
Apollo
c.1950s
Aubusson tapestry, Manufactura de Tapeçarias de Portalegre; edition 3 of 6
142 x 118 cm
signed ‘Matégot’ with the Manufactura de Tapeçarias de Portalegre monogram (lower right); titled, inscribed, numbered and signed (workshop label on the verso)
Price:
$13,000 USD
Provenance:
Barry Friedman Ltd, New York (stock no. BF19383.3)
Notes:
Mathieu Matégot was a Hungarian-born French designer, architect and artist. After studying at Budapest's School of Fine Arts in 1929, Matégot travelled across Italy and the USA until settling in Paris in 1931 where he worked as a set designer, window dresser and tapestry maker.
Matégot volunteered for the French resistance at the start of the Second World War, only to be captured by the Nazis. A dreadful fate for most, however, it was during his time as a prisoner of war that the artist discovered metalworking techniques (such as Rigitulle) which he later patented and became renowned for. Upon his release, Matégot was awarded French citizenship.
After the war, the artist's interest in tapestry was renewed after being introduced to contemporary tapestry revivalist, Jean Lurçat. However, in order to make ends meet, Matégot pursued furniture design; he established a workshop in Paris and dedicated his time to translating the groundbreaking metal techniques into popular handcrafted objects.
In 1959, Matégot abandoned furniture design and focused exclusively on his passion for abstract tapestries. He continued his work as a pioneer of French Modern...
Category
1950s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Tapestry
Ron Aloni, Blown Glass & Wire Wall Object (blue) Israel 2019, Abstract Sculpture
Located in Greding, DE
Large wall object made of hand-blown glass and wire in light blue. Despite the hard material, Aloni's objects possess an extraordinary soft quality, which is the optical attraction of the work.
Ron...
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Wire
Cabaret No. 2
Located in London, GB
Acrylic, pasted papers, and graphite on paper
56 x 26 cms (22 x 10 1/4 ins)
Category
20th Century Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic
Cabaret No. 8
Located in London, GB
Acrylic, pencil and collage on paper
55.9 x 26 cms (22 x 10 1/4 ins)
Category
20th Century Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic
Untitled, Undated - Mixed Media, British Abstraction - Sandra Blow (Abstract)
By Sandra Blow
Located in London, GB
Untitled, Undated - Mixed Media, British Abstraction - Sandra Blow (Abstract)
Sandra Blow RA (1925-2006) pioneered British abstraction in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Clodgy - St Ives, Modern British Painting, Abstract Art - Sandra Blow (Abstract)
By Sandra Blow
Located in London, GB
Clodgy - St Ives, Modern British Painting, Abstract Art - Sandra Blow (Abstract)
Signed and inscribed with title and date on the canvas overlap
Sandra Blow RA (1925-2006) pioneered ...
Category
1990s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Canvas
Touchstone 2 - Mixed Media, British Art, Abstraction - Sandra Blow (Abstract)
By Sandra Blow
Located in London, GB
Touchstone 2 - Mixed Media, British Art, Abstraction - Sandra Blow (Abstract)
Signed and inscribed with title and date on the canvas overlap
Sandra Blow RA (1925-2006) pioneered Bri...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Maurice Estève - Torero - Signed Oil and Collage on Paper
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Maurice Estève (1904-2001)
Torero, 1971
Oil and collage on paper signed and dated down to towards the center
Dimensions: 65 x 50 cm
Bibliography:
Estève, collages 1965-1973, Claude B...
Category
1970s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Oil
French Abstract Wood & Paint Collage
By Daniel Bonnet
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stunning original collage painting by the French artist, Daniel Bonnet (b.1949). The work is signed to the lower right and dated 1985 to the reverse.
The artwork is a mixture of wo...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Driftwood, Paint
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