By Norman Zammitt
Located in New York, NY
This dynamic and compelling sculpture was realized by the esteemed 20th Century sculptor Norman Zammitt in 1968. Constructed from baked enamels, acrylic and phenolic vinyls, the piece offers an a pair of identical amorphic lobe-like forms that are recur in multiplicity. The rectangular form composed of clear vinyl has two sheets of the same material within, each offering the aforementioned abstract motif- consisting of two royal blue tear drops with sable hued interiors and orange-cream ombre accents. These tear drop forms are adjoined by two translucent amber curved forms with opaque carnelian centers.
Each of these identical abstract forms are affixed to each sheet of lucite at increasing heights, giving them a staggered appearance and the sculpture a subtle dynamism reminiscent consistent with the best examples of Op-Art from this period. Seen from each side, the work appears transparent, consisting of blue lines and revealing the layered construction of the piece. Phenomenological, dynamic and aesthetically compelling, this piece is sure to delight collectors of first rate 20th century art, as well as those with a penchant for rare and beautiful objects.
Zammits' solo exhibits include the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art (LACMA) and Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington D.C.. Group shows include two hallmark exhibits, “American sculpture of the Sixties” in 1967 and “The Spiritual in Art: Abstract Painting,” 1890-1985 that inaugurated the Robert O. Anderson Building at LACMA and the Hague, Holland. Among the museum and institutional collections in which he is represented are the MOMA in New York, the Corcoran Gallery of Art, and the Hirschhorn Museum. Private collections include those of Truman Capote (estate), John Kluge (estate) and Norman Lear...
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1960s Abstract Enamel More Art