By Robert Petrick
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert W. Petrick
Shadow City, 2022
acrylic on canvas
54x40x1.5 inches
NYC, 2nd street studio
Colorful geometric abstract acrylic painting on canvas.
Robert Petrick's paintings create a link between the artist culture of the East Village, where he has lived for 31 years, and the power of symbols, geometry, and language. This work captures the excitement of the East Village in its color, shapes, energy and density.
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In 1984, Petrick stenciled two designs on walls along Avenue B. Capturing a moment in time, EXIST / EXIT and NOWHERE / NOW HERE were photographed and featured in Vogue magazine. The images presented graffiti as art, a concept that was gaining international attention after the release of Charlie Ahearn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Paula Cherry Abstract Paintings