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Al Loving

Wild Goose Lake Series, Three Abstract Silkscreens by Al Loving
By Alvin Loving, Jr.
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Alvin Loving, American (1935 - 2005) Title: Wild Goose Lake Series I - III Year: 1980
Category

1980s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Screen

"Home #38" Multi-colors, Abstract, Brilliant, Swirl Motif, African-American
By Al Loving
Located in Detroit, MI
was a favorite of Mr. Loving's. Alvin Demar Loving, Jr. better known as Al Loving, Detroiter was an
Category

1990s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Acrylic, Rag Paper

"Inspiraled" Abstract, Colorful, Swirls, Mixed Media, African-American
By Al Loving
Located in Detroit, MI
signed on verso by the artist with title inscribed. Alvin Demar Loving, Jr. better known as Al Loving
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Metal

"Swirls & More" Multi-Layers of Colors, Collage, African-American
By Al Loving
Located in Detroit, MI
the wall. Alvin Demar Loving, Jr. better known as Al Loving, Detroiter, was an African-American
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Acrylic, Rag Paper

"The Banicor" Mixed Media, African-American, Abstract, Free Floating, Colorful
By Al Loving
Located in Detroit, MI
hangs free and explodes into lively movement against the wall. Al Loving's swirl motif can be seen
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media

Materials

Lucite, Acrylic, Cardboard

Carl Holty Abstract Oil Painting "Riviera" in Primary Colors
By Carl Robert Holty
Located in Detroit, MI
Lewitt, Al Loving, Brice Marsden, Piet Mondrian, Louise Nevelson, Laszlo Moholy-Nagy, Hans Richter, and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Pod", Decorative Tatooed Sculptural Ceramic with Transparent Glaze
By Michele Oka Doner
Located in Detroit, MI
drawing instructor Al Loving and Judsonite dancer Steve Paxton as well as several "Happenings." Another
Category

1960s Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Glaze

Grant Series Torn Paper Collage Painting African American Artist John Rozelle
By John Rozelle
Located in Surfside, FL
Gilliam, Al Loving, John Rozelle, Raymond Saunders, Alma Thomas, Bob Thompson, Hale Woodruff. Pennsylvania
Category

1980s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Laid Paper, Mixed Media

Morning on Grand Traverse Bay - Rocky Beach and Dramatic Sky, Original Oil
By Art Chartow
Located in Chicago, IL
Competition,” Art Center of Battle Creek, Battle Creek, MI 1991 “Michigan Fine Arts Competition,” Al Loving
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Day's End at Haggerty's Pond - Forest Drenched in Sunlight Reflected in Water
By Art Chartow
Located in Chicago, IL
Creek, MI 1991 “Michigan Fine Arts Competition,” Al Loving, juror; BBAA, Birmingham, MI. “Michigan
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Arch Cape - Oregon, Wooded Landscape, Setting Sun and Ocean View, Oil on Panel
By Art Chartow
Located in Chicago, IL
Competition,” Art Center of Battle Creek, Battle Creek, MI 1991 “Michigan Fine Arts Competition,” Al Loving
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Nature's Printing Press
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Joseph, Harriet Kennedy, Hughie Lee-Smith, Norman Lewis, Tom Lloyd, Al Loving, Richard Mayhew, Edward
Category

1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Original Drawing Painting Abstract Biomorphic Art Phoenix Bird Michele Oka Doner
By Michele Oka Doner
Located in Surfside, FL
Manupelli experimental film, a "Map Read" performance with art drawing instructor Al Loving and Judsonite
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Original Drawing Painting Abstract Biomorphic Art Gold Leaf Michele Oka Doner
By Michele Oka Doner
Located in Surfside, FL
drawing instructor Al Loving and Judsonite dancer Steve Paxton as well as several "Happenings." Another
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Spotted Blue White
By Eric Johnson
Located in Santa Monica, CA
exquisite harmony of depth, structure, color, and lovingly polished surfaces, somewhat blurring the line
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Acrylic

Cassiopeia
By Eric Johnson
Located in Santa Monica, CA
exquisite harmony of depth, structure, color, and lovingly polished surfaces, somewhat blurring the line
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Wood

Cassiopeia
H 45.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Mo'jam
By Farah Khelil
Located in Los Angeles, CA
an transnational transmedia artists’ project about book-loving and book-eating, conservation and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Mo'jam
Mo'jam
H 59.06 in W 39.26 in
South Branch Chicago River - Original Oil Painting, River, Sky, Industrial Area
By Art Chartow
Located in Chicago, IL
Creek, Battle Creek, MI 1991 “Michigan Fine Arts Competition,” Al Loving, juror; BBAA, Birmingham, MI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Coal Yard, South Branch Chicago River - Original Oil Painting, Dramatic Sky
By Art Chartow
Located in Chicago, IL
Creek, Battle Creek, MI 1991 “Michigan Fine Arts Competition,” Al Loving, juror; BBAA, Birmingham, MI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

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Ford's Rolling Mills
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American Landscape II
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Chicago River at State Street - Rising Sun Urban Landscape Original Oil Painting
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,” Al Loving, juror; BBAA, Birmingham, MI. “Michigan Annual XIX,” The Art Center, Mt. Clemens, MI. 1990
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Starmaker
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1970s Color-Field Abstract Paintings

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2010s Street Art Abstract Paintings

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Up North
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,” Al Loving, juror; BBAA, Birmingham, MI. “Michigan Annual XIX,” The Art Center, Mt. Clemens, MI. 1990
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Sanibel Surf - Ocean Landscape, Sanibel Island, Florida, Oil on Panel, Framed
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Located in Chicago, IL
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