James Coignard

Juxtaposition d'un Profil en AB et S Bleu

1970s

Late 20th century abstract geometric acrylic on paper by British artist Derek Carruthers. Signed bottom right and signed and dated to the reverse. A wonderfully colourful and lively...

Surrealist acrylic on paper by British artist Derek Carruthers. Initial signed DC in the bottom right and signed and dated and titled '43 Stones' to the reverse.. An intriguing and ...

Abstract Expressionist lithograph on BFK Rives paper of a late 20th century work by French artist Eliane Larus. A lively and highly colourful lithograph...

A double sided work of two abstract expressionist monotypes on hand-made paper from an original work by Martin Engelman. The paper has one monotype to each side. See photos. The work...

Artist's copy (Epreuve d'Artiste) of a large lithograph of a tree in colours by Yasse Tabuchi, hand signed and dated to the bottom right and dedicated to the bottom left. Yasse Tabuchi was born in 1921 in Kitakyûshû in the south of Japan. He first became acquainted with the techniques of oil painting in primary school. Here, he was also introduced to methods of copper engraving. During World War II, at only 17 years of age, he was called for military service in the Japanese army. In 1948, he returned to the University of Tokyo and completed his studies in Art History with a dissertation about French Colourism from Delacroix to Bonnard. He experienced a world of inspiration in non-fiction books, particularly in those concerning The Impressionists and Pre-Raphaelites. Tabuchi continuously searched for a more dualistic access to art, which is both technical and intellectual. In 1951, Tabuchi traveled to Paris in order to study at the Sorbonne. In 1953 he made his artistic debut at the Salon des Réalités Nouvelles showing four oil works on canvas. He soon built up a reputation in the Post-War art world with his abstract works in vivid colours. During this time, he socialised with many other Japanese artists, as well as some of the members of the CoBrA group. Tabuchi soon shifted from the figurative style of his earlier Parisian works to an increasing level of abstraction. Influenced by Surrealist painting, his works were characterised by organic symbols, reflecting his ideas about the universe. After 1955 he began to experiment with colours and his palette became darker influenced by the difficulties he was experiencing at the time. In 1958, Tabuchi was invited to take part in an exhibition about Japanese abstract paintings, arranged by the National Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo. At the beginning of the 1960s, he went on a world tour to India and Japan, where he became fascinated by the glimmering golden shades of the Orient, especially prevalent in sacred temples. Tabuchi’s fascination with the colour gold became an important element in his later works and is used as a symbol of universal divinity. The figuration is divided in different sections, inspired by Japanese painted screens...

Late 20th century carborundum engraving on handmade paper by French artist, James Coignard. In the late 1960s, Coignard exploited in particular the artistic medium of etching in car...

In E'stelle I color, line, shape, and texture collide on Kozuke ivory paper. This one-of-a-kind, unmounted encaustic monotype illuminates a poetic interior landscape. The softness of...

In With Smiles and Tears color, line, shape, and texture collide on Kozuke ivory paper. This one-of-a-kind, unmounted encaustic monotype illuminates a poetic interior landscape. The ...

In Just Remember That My Happiness Depends On Yours color, line, shape, and texture collide on Kozuke ivory paper. This one-of-a-kind, unmounted encaustic monotype illuminates a poet...

In E'stelle II color, line, shape, and texture collide on Kozuke ivory paper. This one-of-a-kind, unmounted encaustic monotype illuminates a poetic interior landscape. The softness o...

About: Alena is deeply rooted in her Asian American heritage, and channels the richness of her cross-cultural experiences into her art, creating a tapestry that weaves together theme...

About: Alena's artistic approach is intuitive and gestural. She often works with a limited color palette of encaustic pigment and uses an iterative and spontaneous approach to apply the media. The final phases of creation sometimes include additional intuitive mark-making, subtle line work and sentimental hand-written text from historical, contemporary, or autobiographical sources. Washi Paper: The texture and slight distress in select areas near certain media application is intentional and intended to be part of the overall aesthetic. Shipping: The artwork will be rolled, shipped in a tube, and take approximately 5 business days. For shorter delivery timelines please message Alena directly to make arrangements. Matte and Frame Ideas: Float frames (glass/no glass over the monotype; glass will "flatten" the monotype) Traditional frames with or without a matte When framing the monotype a light ivory or white matte board illuminates the colors. For assistance and/or advice with framing and mounting the monotypes, please contact me directly. Signature and Certificate All artworks are signed on the back in pencil and include the title, creation year, and my signature. A certificate of authenticity is also included with the artwork. ++++ Alena Ahrens is a contemporary American-Asian artist. She studied performance art at MoMA...