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Tim NordinTim Nordin "VIII.1 Study" Signed Acrylic on Canvas Panel, Frameless Presentation1976
1976
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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 and the spatial layering of Gerhard Richter’s abstract works.
In a 1982 essay for the Palm Springs Desert Museum, art critic Suzanne Muchnic noted that Nordin’s paintings contain "a complex genealogy" of influences ranging from Impressionist color theories to the structured surfaces of Josef Albers and the immersive presence of Color Field painting. His optical effects are uniquely his own—neither the calculated precision of Op Art nor the loose spontaneity of Abstract Expressionism, but a carefully considered balance between the two.
EXCERPT FROM SUZANNE MUCHNIC, ART CRITIC, LOS ANGELES TIMES (1978-2009):
"The lineage of [Nordin’s] art is richly endowed with ideas absorbed from the lessons of everything from Impressionism to Color-Field painting. [...] His optical shifts have none of the racy theatrics of Op Art, nor the casual flamboyance of pattern painting. Nordin’s marks are single strokes made directly from one touch of the brush. His color is neither a decorative accessory nor an emotional trigger but a building block with inherent power."
- Creator:Tim Nordin (1945)
- Creation Year:1976
- Dimensions:Height: 12.125 in (30.8 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 1.625 in (4.13 cm)
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- Framing:Frame IncludedFraming Options Available
- Condition:This piece is well-preserved, in great condition commensurate with its age, and comes ready to hang.
- Gallery Location:Miami, FL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2843215848282
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