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
Lagoon Nebula/Mini #1, Mixed Media on Canvas
By Maria Bacha
Located in Yardley, PA
Lagoon Nebula is inspired by cosmic color sensations and textures. Nature is always the artist's greater inspiration. Nature inside us, around us, and further away. Yet, all is one. ...
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
1980s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
1990s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
1980s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
1980s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas
Abstract painting 2015, Mixed Media on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This painting, inspired on decay degradation. rust and steel. mixed media, with deep texture made with gesso, impasto, sand, cardboard, paper and acrylic paint. It will arrive and re...
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
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1990s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
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1970s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
1990s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Paper
De safari y por el morro
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
1980s Abstract Mixed Media
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Paper
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
1980s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas
Glamorous Geometry Game by Kate Seaborne - Contemporary Geometric Wood Artwork
Located in DE
Size: 30 x 30 cm each wood parcel. 12 Wood artworks altogether.
On display with 10 cm distance between each artwork covers 150 cm width x 110 cm height of wall space
Beautiful and contemporary 3dimensional paintings on wood. These can be hung in different size combinations and in different color arrangements. Instead of landscape this can be hung also in a more vertical format etc.
Kate Seaborne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Wood, Spray Paint
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
1990s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
1990s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
1990s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
1990s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
1990s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
1990s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Paper
Lagoon Nebula /Mini #2, Mixed Media on Canvas
By Maria Bacha
Located in Yardley, PA
Lagoon Nebula is inspired by cosmic color sensations and textures. Nature is always the artist's greater inspiration. Nature inside us, around us, and further away. Yet, all is one. ...
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
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1980s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Handmade Paper
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
1980s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Handmade Paper
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
1980s Abstract Mixed Media
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Paper
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
1980s Abstract Mixed Media
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Paper
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
1980s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Paper
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
1980s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Handmade Paper
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
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1980s Abstract Mixed Media
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Handmade Paper
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
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1980s Abstract Mixed Media
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Handmade Paper
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
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1980s Abstract Mixed Media
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Handmade Paper
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
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1980s Abstract Mixed Media
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Handmade Paper
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
1980s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Handmade Paper
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
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1980s Abstract Mixed Media
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Paper
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
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1980s Abstract Mixed Media
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Paper
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
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1980s Abstract Mixed Media
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Paper
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
1980s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Paper
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
1980s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Paper
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
1980s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Paper
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
1980s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Paper
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
1980s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Paper
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
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1990s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Paper
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
1990s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Paper
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
1990s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Paper
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
1990s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Paper, Board
Minimal Liniar Construction 15, Mixed Media on Glass
Located in Yardley, PA
Photograph is lambda c-printed on dibond ; museum quality. Ready to hang. Artwork comes with an international certificate of authenticity, signed by the artist. All these work...
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
1980s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Paper
Intuition, Mixed Media on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
I like to experiment with color, textures, mixed media and design to create paintings that leave something for the eye to interpret. Exploring: color, composition and imperfection o...
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
1970s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas
Flying
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
’Flying’
By Yutaka Takayanagi.
Medium - Relief and lithographic print
Edition - 14/20
Signed - Yes
Size - 790mm x 570mm
Date - 1976
Condition - Excellent. 10 out of 10.
Born in Tokyo in 1941, Takayanagi's artistic journey began when he enrolled at Tokyo University of the Arts in 1960, studying under the renowned oil painter Kaoru Yamaguchi. His talent was quickly recognized when he received an Honorable Mention at the 8th Shell Arts Award Exhibition in the same year.
During his time at university, Takayanagi took an intensive course in copper plate printing under Tetsuro Komai, receiving his degree from the graduate school in 1966. Fascinated by the simultaneous color print method, he started creating copperplate prints and soon gained recognition for his unique metallic reliefs, which he produced using collages of English newspapers.
Takayanagi's passion for experimentation led him to create metallic emboss reliefs using his own photographs, and in the latter half of the 1980s, he moved on to silkscreen prints. He continued to push the boundaries of his art, constantly exploring new techniques and mediums.
In 1978 and the following year, Takayanagi was appointed as an arts researcher for the Ministry of Culture and traveled to the United States, France, and the UK. These experiences enriched his artistic perspective and further cemented his reputation as a highly regarded artist.
Takayanagi was part of the influential printmaking group Sosaku Hanga, which emerged in the early 20th century in Japan. This movement emphasized the artist's involvement in every stage of the printmaking process, from designing the image to carving and printing the blocks.
Takayanagi's work often incorporates elements of nature and landscape, with an emphasis on texture and pattern. He also experimented with collage, incorporating found materials like newspaper clippings and photographs into his prints.
Takayanagi's work has been exhibited extensively in Japan and internationally, including at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the National Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo. He has also received numerous awards for his contributions to printmaking, including the Japan Print Association Award and the Purple Ribbon Medal...
Category
1970s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Lithograph
Il cratere fumante
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Board
INFLUENCER, Mixed Media on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Inspired by the psychology and intellectual condition of modern man. I like to experiment with color, textures, mixed media and design to create paintings that leave something for t...
Category
Early 1600s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Proteus Rising, Mixed Media on Wood Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
"Proteus Rising" is an original mixed media painting. I'm always fascinated by the effects of weathering and erosion on old items that have been left outside for years. This painting...
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Heart Beat's Wave, Mixed Media on Paper
By Maria Bacha
Located in Yardley, PA
DESCRIPTION: Heart Beat's Wave is about a spontaneous colorful mark making around a basic blue splash. Playful, bold, vibrant color lines and organic shapes...
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Untitled
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
1990s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Paper
Purple Abstract Mountain:Latin American Modernist Salvadoran sculptural painting
Located in Norwich, GB
A wonderful work by the elusive Salvadoran Mauricio Aguilar which is sculptural as well as pictorial. As I hope the video will show, the artwork offers new perpectives when viewed fr...
Category
1960s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Wood, Oil, Board
Blues Metallic Diptych, Mixed Media on Wood Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
Two 3D wooden panels form the base for this exploratory artwork. Textured, distressed, tactile, rough, shiny and smooth. Colouration mainly focuses on the blues and golds. A intense,...
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Untitled
By Will Faber
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category
1980s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Cardboard, Canvas
ST1827-Contemporary , Abstract, Gestual, Street art, Pop art, Modern, Geometric
Located in London, London
Edition of 25 Unframed
Digital pigment print Ultrachrome ink on Fabriano Rosaspina paper. Hand signed by the artist, and certificate of authenticity, (Unframed)
His work has been s...
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Archival Pigment
"CNC 34" Wall sculpture- tan, wood, modernism, mid century, pink, blue, grey
Located in Marmora, NJ
CNC 34 (2022)
DIMENSIONS: 18“ (h) x 12“ (w)
MATERIALS: MDF, plasterbord, masonry paint
Operating from his studio in the north-east of England, Fashion Design graduate Deane Hodgson...
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Wood
Collage cuir de serpent by Gilbert Albert - 20x15 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Composition / faux leather piece collage
Total size with frame is 25x30 cm
Gilbert Albert is a famous Geneva jeweler, who during his career had fun with sculpture and some mixed me...
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Leather
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