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Joseph McAleer
Fragments of Dreams: classic mid-century modern geometric abstract painting, red

1977

About the Item

"Fragments of Dreams" 1977 is a mid-century modern, abstract acrylic on canvas painting, predominantly red with geometric squares in varying shades of red and blue with a mid-century modern aesthetic. It reads like an aerial view or bird's eye view landscape. The painting itself measures 36" x 48", framed to 37" x 49" in an original 1977 artist-built floater frame. It is signed on front and back. Every purchase comes with a free, hardcover copy of the beautiful illustrated new book, "Joseph McAleer: Sixty Years." "Joe McAleer's paintings engage us as participants in a complex perceptual game. Comprised of contrasting patterns of color, texture, and form, which fill the canvas from edge to edge, his restless abstractions elude a fleeting encounter. Rather, they absorb our attention with rhythmic structures and visual anomalies designed to stimulate and perplex our senses. McAleer's kaleidoscopic abstractions have their basis in the humble Modernist's grid,......" - Joe Houston, Author "Optic Nerve, Perceptual Art of the 1960s"; Curator, Hallmark Art Collection McAleer is an artist and lifelong educator based in NJ. He earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Rowan University, and has exhibited his work up and down the east coast, including major solo exhibitions at Bridgette Mayer Gallery and Locks Gallery in Philadelphia, PA.
  • Creator:
    Joseph McAleer (1944, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1977
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 48 in (121.92 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Very good condition. This painting comes directly from the artist's studio collection with no other prior owners. Well cared for, condition consistent with age, no issues to note.
  • Gallery Location:
    Bryn Mawr, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU141626774662
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