Michael Kessler Wall Decorations

American, b. 1954

Michael Kessler makes nature-based paintings that merge geometric elements with biomorphism. He began his art career as a landscape painter. While still an undergraduate at Kutztown University Kessler received a fellowship from the Whitney Museum of American Art to study and produce art in New York City at the Whitney Independent Study Program. During this period (1977–78) he met many important artists working in New York City including Richard Tuttle and Dorothea Rockburne. Influenced by the paintings of Brice Marden and Elizabeth Murray as well as the music of Phillip Glass and Steve Reich he began experimenting with his own work. His paintings soon became fully non-objective. Kessler's works are characterized by large fields of diaphanous color that are activated by organic linear structures that have been visually and physically woven into a grid structure, which consists of thick slabs of paint. These organic linear structures are overlapped and punctuated by dendritic growth patterns that suggest the bending of time and space. These visual elements as well as the color combinations have been carefully extracted from nature over time through prolonged observation and then reconstructed and orchestrated to transmit the dynamics of the Natural World. In this way Kessler synthesizes disparate elements into a new kind of harmony. In 1991 after returning from a year in Italy (via. the Rome Prize) Kessler became very involved with large-scale, site-specific installations. Gallery owner Chris Schmidt (Schmidt/Dean Gallery, Philadelphia) worked with Kessler to initiate this project by obtaining a commission from Arlen Specter for Kessler's first sitespecific work which was installed in Senator Specter's office at the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C. In Chicago Kessler continued this pursuit with Gallery owner Paul Klein who also got involved with the placement of sitespecific works in his gallery Klein Art Works. In 1993-95 Kessler taught art at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. During the 90s Kessler worked with Brenda Kroos in Cleveland, Ohio. He had several exhibitions there and many of his paintings were placed in corporate and private collections in the Cleveland area.

Creator: Michael Kessler

Michael Kessler Teleology Mid Century Mixed Media on Canvas

$5,195

Michael Kessler Teleology Mid Century Mixed Media on Canvas

By Michael Kessler

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Michael Kessler Teleology Mid Century Mixed Media on Canvas This artwork measures: 36 wide x 1.25 deep x 48 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition. We take our photos in a contro...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Michael Kessler Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Mid-Century Modernist Oil on Canvas Painting 1960s

$1,250

H 48.5 in W 36.75 in D 2 in

Mid-Century Modernist Oil on Canvas Painting 1960s

Located in Newfoundland, PA

Stunning colors on this midcentury oil painting in an original midcentury frame. Be sure to check our storefront for many more decorating ideas, from primitives, Machine age, Mid-Cen...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael Kessler Wall Decorations

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Paint

Pedro Friedeberg Mixed-Media

$28,000

H 19.5 in W 19 in D 0.75 in

Pedro Friedeberg Mixed-Media

By Pedro Friedeberg

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An early example titled Satans Sweatshirt, 1969. This example was loaned by a prominent early collector to the seminal Bryon Gallery Single artist show 1969, NYC. Hand drawn images...

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1960s Mexican Vintage Michael Kessler Wall Decorations

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Wood

Fine French Art Deco Mixed-Media painting on Panel by Vanvinckenray

$3,800

H 25.4 in W 33 in D 0.2 in

Fine French Art Deco Mixed-Media painting on Panel by Vanvinckenray

Located in Long Island City, NY

French Art Deco mixed-media painting on panel by Vanvinckenray (School: Beaux-Arts of Brussels). Provenance: Daughter of the artist.

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Michael Kessler Wall Decorations

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Paint

Mid-Century Modern Still Life Oil on Canvas Signed “Parsons”

$625

H 19.25 in W 25.25 in D 1.25 in

Mid-Century Modern Still Life Oil on Canvas Signed “Parsons”

Located in Fredericksburg, TX

An original mid-century modern still life executed in oil on canvas, depicting a carefully arranged composition of geometric forms, an earthenware vessel, and natural objects set aga...

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Mid-20th Century Michael Kessler Wall Decorations

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Paint

Mid Century Modern Cubist Figure on Canvas by John Ross (1921-2017)

$5,995

H 37 in W 29 in D 2 in

Mid Century Modern Cubist Figure on Canvas by John Ross (1921-2017)

By John Ross

Located in Ventura, CA

Mid Century Modern Cubist Figure on Canvas by John Ross (1921-2017) Purchased in Paris housed in a 19th Century gilt frame. John Ross, painter, printmaker, author, and educator, wa...

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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Michael Kessler Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Mid-Century Abstract Oil On Canvas Painting

$750

H 49 in W 39.25 in D 1 in

Mid-Century Abstract Oil On Canvas Painting

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Mid-Century Abstract Oil On Canvas Painting

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Michael Kessler Wall Decorations

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Canvas

3 Original Mixed Media Paintings on Panels by Jourcin

$1,800 / item

H 47.25 in W 23.5 in D 1.75 in

3 Original Mixed Media Paintings on Panels by Jourcin

Located in Long Island City, NY

Three original mixed media paintings on panels by Jourcin with gilded accents, circa 1962. Signed Price is per painting.

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael Kessler Wall Decorations

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Lacquer, Paint

Mixed Media Ceramic Wall Art

$350

H 20 in W 7 in D 1 in

Mixed Media Ceramic Wall Art

By Asmaa Aman-Tran

Located in Attleboro, MA

A unique combination of materials adorning a hand painted linen canvas would make a great addition to a wall gallery or hung by itself in small wall...

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2010s American Organic Modern Michael Kessler Wall Decorations

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Metallic Thread

Mixed-Media Collage on Old Ironing Board Triptych

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 43 in W 55 in D 1.5 in

Mixed-Media Collage on Old Ironing Board Triptych

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Three vintage wooden ironing boards are linked together with beautiful old hinges to create a church-like triptych; then intricately collaged and painted in a phantasmagoria of patte...

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Late 20th Century American Michael Kessler Wall Decorations

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Acrylic, Fabric, Paper

Framed Abstract Mixed Media Art

$1,496Sale Price|20% Off

H 48 in W 34 in D 1 in

Framed Abstract Mixed Media Art

Located in Seattle, WA

Framed Abstract mixed media art Dimensions. 34 1/4 W ; 48 H ; 1 D.

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael Kessler Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood

Margareta Treutiger, Vattenblom, Mixed Media on Board, 1965

$269Sale Price|72% Off

H 13.78 in W 19.69 in D 0.4 in

Margareta Treutiger, Vattenblom, Mixed Media on Board, 1965

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

Margareta Treutiger, Vattenblom, 1965 Mixed technique on board The work is signed by the artist's monogram, date and title Work dimensions 35/50 Unframed work Ebba Margareta Treutig...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Michael Kessler Wall Decorations

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Wood

Mid-Century Mixed Media Glass Disc Wall Decoration with Gold Leaf

$3,000

H 0.75 in Dm 24 in

Mid-Century Mixed Media Glass Disc Wall Decoration with Gold Leaf

Located in Miami, FL

A very unique handmade mixed media glass, gold leaf, thick acrylic paint, in abstract, wall art disc. The backing is in hide with wiring for hanging. This wall sculpture is a joyful ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Michael Kessler Wall Decorations

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Gold Leaf

Large Swedish 18th Century Oil on Canvas Mother & Child - Attr. to Michael Dahl

$29,850

H 63 in W 53.5 in D 3.75 in

Large Swedish 18th Century Oil on Canvas Mother & Child - Attr. to Michael Dahl

By Michael Dahl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and large 18th century oil on canvas titled "Mother and Child" (Probably members of The Swedish Royal Family). Attributed to Michael Dahl (Swe...

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18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Michael Kessler Wall Decorations

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Gesso, Canvas, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Oil on Canvas Cityscape by M. Dick

$2,500

H 44 in W 32 in D 3 in

Mid-Century Modern Oil on Canvas Cityscape by M. Dick

By M. Dick

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This excellent Mid-Century Modern oil painting artwork depicts Hong Kong and is signed "M. Dick" in the lower left portion of the canvas. The painting is lined in linen and framed in...

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1950s Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael Kessler Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Linen, Wood, Paint

Large Mid Century Painting Portrait of a Young Woman c1960 Acrylic on Canvas

$1,821Sale Price|20% Off

H 37.8 in W 46.07 in D 1.58 in

Large Mid Century Painting Portrait of a Young Woman c1960 Acrylic on Canvas

Located in Trensacq, FR

Large mid century painting Portrait of a Young Woman c1960 Acrylic on canvas. Thought to be modelled on the Iconic French singer-...

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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Michael Kessler Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Acrylic

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