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Shirley Bleviss
"Geometric Walls" Modern Photography #3 by Shirley Bleviss

1970s

$950
£719
€825.21
CA$1,353.35
A$1,467.74
CHF 770.92
MX$17,828.24
NOK 9,646.78
SEK 9,082.98
DKK 6,163.37

About the Item

Shirley Bleviss approaches architectural photography as a painter might approach canvas—seeking geometry, light, and rhythm rather than mere documentation. In this photograph, she isolates the junction of brick and stucco walls, their planes sharply divided by light and shadow. The arrangement emphasizes the dialogue between surface and depth, flatness and perspective, rendered in warm tonal hues that transition from earthy reds to a muted violet sky. Bleviss uses contrasts strategically: in some areas, tones blend seamlessly, avoiding abrupt interruptions, while in others, intense diagonals of shadow carve dramatic divisions. The result is a composition at once minimal and expressive, where architecture becomes a stage for light’s fleeting choreography. Context and Legacy The photograph oscillates between symbolic and formal readings. The walls might suggest confinement, a closed architecture opening onto a distant sky of possibility. Equally, they can be seen as purely compositional elements—lines, textures, and colors engaging in a zigzag dialogue, detached from narrative but rich in visual harmony. Bleviss’s work grants viewers interpretive freedom, transforming architecture into a mirror for inner emotional landscapes. About the Artist Shirley Bleviss is a mid-century American painter and photographer whose work bridges fine art and documentary traditions. Exhibited in numerous galleries and held in private collections worldwide, her photographs are celebrated for their painterly sensibility and their ability to reframe architectural environments as abstract, poetic compositions. Collector’s Note Signed on the reverse, this photograph reflects Bleviss’s balanced, contemplative vision. Its serene interplay of volume, light, and geometry makes it an adaptable and timeless piece—equally suited for collectors of modernist photography and those drawn to the poetic resonance of architectural form.
  • Creator:
    Shirley Bleviss (American)
  • Creation Year:
    1970s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)Width: 29.75 in (75.57 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Pasadena, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU654310130432

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