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Lee Wells Abstract Paintings

American, b. 1971
Lee Wells (b.1971) is a conceptual artist whose practice, rooted in the act of painting, draws inspiration from the epic myth of the avant-garde, the enthusiasm of the New York School, the praxis of the Situationists, the process of Fluxus, and the contradictions of Postmodernism. Wells enjoys making things, collaborating with others, and learning something new as often as possible. Most recently he has been experimenting with new technologies to expand on the new frontier of Human / AI collaboration in the arts. Historically his work has focused on systems of power and control in society and has been presented in various forms internationally for over 30 years, including the Guggenheim Museum, MCA Chicago, PS1/MoMA, 51st Venice Biennale, The National Arts Club, and Hermitage Museum, as well as numerous universities, festivals, art fairs, and galleries. Wells was a co-founder of The Perpetual Art Machine, the video art community portal project (2006-2011) and has directed the alternative curatorial platform IFAC Arts since 1996 which is currently based in New York’s Lower East Side and Athens, Greece.
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Artist: Lee Wells
The Fifth Element (Black Cloud)
By Lee Wells
Located in New York, NY
The Fifth Element (Black Cloud), February 2020 Acrylic spray paint on fireproof theatrical felt and lighting 72 x 108 inches (9 panels each 24 x 36") Signed, annotated and numbered...
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2010s Lee Wells Abstract Paintings

Materials

Felt, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Gray Scale Study for Pure Painting 7
By Lee Wells
Located in New York, NY
Gray Scale Study for Pure Painting 7, 2016 Acrylic on museum board mounted to board Artwork size - 8 x 6.5 inches Framed Size - 16 x 20 inches signed and dated on recto Lee We...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Lee Wells Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Gray Scale Study for Pure Painting 3
By Lee Wells
Located in New York, NY
Gray Scale Study for Pure Painting 3, 2016 Acrylic on museum board mounted to board Artwork size - 8 x 6.5 inches Framed Size - 16 x 20 inches signed and dated on recto Lee We...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Lee Wells Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Study for pure painting #1 (diptych)
By Lee Wells
Located in New York, NY
Study for pure painting #1 (diptych), 2013 Acrylic on canvas 33 x 52 inches
Category

2010s Abstract Lee Wells Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Gray Scale Study for Pure Painting 4
By Lee Wells
Located in New York, NY
Gray Scale Study for Pure Painting 4, 2016 Acrylic on museum board mounted to board Artwork size - 8 x 6.5 inches Framed Size - 16 x 20 inches signed and dated on recto Lee We...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Lee Wells Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Gray Scale Study for Pure Painting 5
By Lee Wells
Located in New York, NY
Gray Scale Study for Pure Painting 5, 2016 Acrylic on museum board mounted to board Artwork size - 8 x 6.5 inches Framed Size - 16 x 20 inches signed and dated on recto Lee We...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Lee Wells Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Gray Scale Study for Pure Painting 9
By Lee Wells
Located in New York, NY
Gray Scale Study for Pure Painting 9, 2016 Acrylic on museum board mounted to board Artwork size - 8 x 6.5 inches Framed Size - 16 x 20 inches signed and dated on recto Lee We...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Lee Wells Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Web of Desire #1 (Large Study for experiments in Pure Painting)
By Lee Wells
Located in New York, NY
Web of Desire #1 (Large Study for Pure Painting), 2013 Acrylic on canvas 76 x 84 inches Signed, dated and titled on verso. Lee Wells is a conceptual artist, curator, and writer...
Category

2010s Abstract Lee Wells Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Gray Scale Study for Pure Painting 6
By Lee Wells
Located in New York, NY
Gray Scale Study for Pure Painting 6, 2016 Acrylic on museum board mounted to board Artwork size - 8 x 6.5 inches Framed Size - 16 x 20 inches signed and dated on recto Lee We...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Lee Wells Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Gray Scale Study for Pure Painting 8
By Lee Wells
Located in New York, NY
Gray Scale Study for Pure Painting 8, 2016 Acrylic on museum board mounted to board Artwork size - 8 x 6.5 inches Framed Size - 16 x 20 inches signed and dated on recto Lee We...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Lee Wells Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Gray Scale Study for Pure Painting 2
By Lee Wells
Located in New York, NY
Gray Scale Study for Pure Painting 2, 2016 Acrylic on museum board mounted to board Artwork size - 8 x 6.5 inches Framed Size - 16 x 20 inches signed and dated on recto Lee We...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Lee Wells Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Gray Scale Study for Pure Painting 1
By Lee Wells
Located in New York, NY
Gray Scale Study for Pure Painting 1, 2016 Acrylic on museum board mounted to board Artwork size - 8 x 6.5 inches Framed Size - 16 x 20 inches signed and dated on recto Lee We...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Lee Wells Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

UFO Adamski-Type
By Lee Wells
Located in New York, NY
UFO Adamski-Type, 20167 Watercolor on paper 22 x 26 inches -- Lee Wells is a conceptual artist, curator, and writer in New York and Athens Greece. His artwork and projects have bee...
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2010s Contemporary Lee Wells Abstract Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Abstraction with Blast Wound
By Lee Wells
Located in New York, NY
Abstraction with Blast Wound, 2011 Oil on linen 18 x 14 inches From the exhibition Action for Freedom
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Lee Wells Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Orange and Grey Disturbance in the Force
By Lee Wells
Located in New York, NY
Orange and Grey Disturbance in the Force, 2013 Acrylic on canvas 20 x 16 inches
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Lee Wells Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Study for the Street Battle
By Lee Wells
Located in New York, NY
Study for the Street Battle, 2013 Oil and fluorescent pigment on canvas 14 x 10 inches 16 x 12 inches framed Signed and annotated on the verso
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Lee Wells Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Experiment in Pure Painting #9
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Experiment in Pure Painting #8
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Experiment in Pure Painting #7
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