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Ellie Riley "Tactile Visions-Blue" 4+-Foot Acrylic & Stainless Steel on Canvas

2006

$6,500
£4,826.59
€5,668.59
CA$9,043.31
A$10,124.91
CHF 5,308.82
MX$125,099.48
NOK 66,894.43
SEK 63,145.67
DKK 42,294.63
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ELLIE RILEY – "TACTILE VISIONS-BLUE" Acrylic & Stainless Steel on Canvas with Tinsel ⚜ Hand Signed, Dated & Titled Verso ⚜ Frameless Display DIMENSIONAL MIXED MEDIA WITH GEOMETRIC FORMS AND LUMINOUS TEXTURE Ellie Riley’s "Tactile Visions-Blue" is a large-format mixed media work that brings together vibrant cobalt pigment, geometric stainless steel elements, and whimsical colored tinsel affixed to the canvas. Part painting, part low-relief sculpture, the work exemplifies Riley’s exploration of rhythm, movement, and structural balance through abstraction. The composition incorporates clean stainless forms—circles, diagonals, and horizon-like lines—offset by playful threads of tinsel that shimmer across the layered surface. Like much of Riley’s oeuvre, this piece reflects the artist’s fascination with organic rhythm, universal forms, and the potential for harmony amidst chaos. Offered in the artist’s preferred frameless presentation, the piece is outfitted for display with the circular element on either the right or the left. WHY COLLECT THIS WORK? ✓ Signed mixed media work by acclaimed abstract artist Ellie Riley ✓ Dynamic interplay of sculptural stainless steel forms with rich painterly surface ✓ Excellent condition, artist’s preferred frameless display ready to hang ✓ Ideal for collectors of geometric abstraction or textural contemporary works ARTWORK DETAILS ▸ Title: "Tactile Visions-Blue" ▸ Artist: Ellie Riley (b. 1934) ▸ Medium: Acrylic on Canvas ▸ Year of Creation: 2006 ▸ Signature: Hand Signed, Titled and Dated on Verso ▸ Country of Origin: United States ▸ Provenance: Personal Collection of the Artist ▸ Dimensions: — ◼︎ Canvas Size: 52.25 x 52.5 x 2.5 inches ▸ Condition: Excellent – Surface pristine and well preserved ▸ Framing: Frameless Display – Ready to hang INCLUDED DOCUMENTATION ✓ Certificate of Authenticity ✓ Artist Biography Document THE ARTIST Ellie Riley (b. 1934) is an American painter and sculptor whose work explores the intersection of organic abstraction, motion, and emotional resonance. Based in California, Riley studied at the University of California Los Angeles, Otis Art Institute, and Santa Monica College, and refined her practice in Pietrasanta, Italy under sculptor Silvario Paoli. Her abstract paintings and sculptures reveal a deep fascination with the rhythms of nature, music, and universal change. Riley's work integrates vibrant color, bold texture, and fluid shapes to evoke a sense of movement, humor, and the spontaneity of discovery. Her career includes exhibitions at esteemed venues such as the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, San Diego Museum of Art, Laguna Art Museum, Palm Springs Desert Museum, and the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Her sculptures and paintings are part of private collections across the United States and feature in public installations, including a permanent bronze sculpture at the City of Lancaster Performing Arts Center. Riley’s work resonates with collectors of postwar abstraction, expressionism, and artists like Helen Frankenthaler, Ellsworth Kelly, and Sam Francis, reflecting a distinctly West Coast perspective rooted in joy, spontaneity, and the constancy of change.
  • Creator:
    Ellie Riley (1934, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2006
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 52.25 in (132.72 cm)Width: 52.5 in (133.35 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
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  • Condition:
    This artwork is well-preserved, in excellent condition commensurate with its age, features a frameless display, and ready to hang.
  • Gallery Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1013221stDibs: LU2843216549082

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"VIII.1 Study" BY TIM NORDIN (B. 1945) Acrylic on Canvas over Panel ⚜ Signed ⚜ Frameless Display A VIBRANT STUDY OF COLOR, TRANSPARENCY & STRUCTURE A rare and original acrylic on canvas over panel, Tim Nordin’s "VIII.1 Study" (1976) is a striking example from his renowned Transparent Sumi Brush Mark series. This work is defined by layered organic strokes of deep blues, vibrant greens, and subtle earth tones, forming a rhythmic interplay of color and light. Nordin’s distinctive brushwork creates a composition that shifts dynamically depending on light and perspective, a hallmark of his innovative approach. His technique results in an immersive, pulsating visual field—where each mark remains distinct yet seamlessly integrates into the whole. This meticulous layering and structured spontaneity connect his work to Abstract Expressionism, Op Art, and Color Field painting. This highly collectible piece was exhibited in Nordin’s 1982 Palm Springs Desert Museum exhibition and remains an essential work for collectors seeking dynamic gestural abstraction and structured color play. WHY COLLECT THIS WORK? ✓ Highly Collectible – A rare hand-signed original by Tim Nordin ✓ Exhibited Work – Featured in Nordin’s 1982 Palm Springs Desert Museum exhibition ✓ Optical Depth & Color Play – A dynamic surface with layered transparency & gestural brushwork ✓ Historical Provenance – From the Collection of Mr. & Mrs. Ricardo Sanchez, acquired directly from the artist ✓ Frameless Display – Ready to Hang – Presented in its original artist-preferred format ARTWORK DETAILS: ▸ Title: VIII.1 Study ▸ Artist: Tim Nordin (b. 1945) ▸ Medium: Acrylic on Canvas over Panel ▸ Year of Creation: 1976 ▸ Signature: Hand-signed, titled, and dated on verso ▸ Provenance: Collection of Mr. & Mrs. Ricardo Sanchez, acquired directly from the artist ▸ Country of Origin: United States ▸ Dimensions: — ◼︎ Image Size: 12 x 12.125 inches — ◻︎ Panel Size: 12 x 12.125 x 1.625 inches ▸ Condition: Excellent – Vibrant colors with well-preserved surface clarity ▸ Framing: Frameless Display (Artist’s Standard Presentation) – Ready to Hang INCLUDED DOCUMENTATION: ✓ Certificate of Authenticity ✓ Artist Biography Document ✓ Excerpts from the 1982 Palm Springs Desert Museum Exhibition Catalog THE ARTIST: Tim Nordin is an American abstract painter best known for his exploration of transparency, repetition, and structured mark-making. His work draws inspiration from a wide range of influences, including Mark Rothko, Sam Francis, Josef Albers, Kazimir Malevich, and the Optical Art movement pioneered by Victor Vasarely and Bridget Riley. While elements of his work reflect the gestural expressiveness of Abstract Expressionism, his approach to composition and structure aligns with Color Field painters such as Morris Louis and Helen Frankenthaler. Born in 1945, Nordin traveled extensively before settling in California, where he studied fine arts at Cerritos College and later earned his MFA at Claremont Graduate School, concentrating on printmaking and experimental painting techniques. Early in his career, he experimented with plexiglass, vinyl, and alternative surfaces, seeking ways to push the boundaries of traditional painting. By the 1970s and 1980s, Nordin became known for his Transparent Sumi Brush Mark series, in which he developed a meticulous method of layering individual brushstrokes to form structured, organic compositions. These works, featuring veils of fluid color and precise gestural marks, evoke the optical depth and rhythmic movement found in Bridget Riley’s Op Art...
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