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Ruth Leavitt Art

American, b. 1944
The work of Ruth Leavitt (1944, Saint Paul, Minnesota) employs computation to manipulate and alter abstract forms by virtually stretching, rotating and deforming them across three axes. Her modular structures share a resemblance but are not identical. Leavitt published extensively on the subject of computer art including editing the book Artist and Computer (1976). Describing her experience of producing works at the Space Science Laboratories at the University of Minnesota Leavitt recalls: ‘My work in the lab was accomplished from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. when no one else was working there because science professors regarded time on the computer too valuable to pursue artistic endeavours. However, after a few years, seeing my results and publications, the director of the lab awarded me a grant. The “stretching” program [was] created during this time . . . At the time, unlike the scientific community which eventually came to believe computer art credible, the art world was vehemently opposed to using computers to make art.’ (From The Contemporary Art Museum of Luxembourg)
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Artist: Ruth Leavitt
Prismatic Variation IV/Gold, Serigraph, Geometric
Prismatic Variation IV/Gold, Serigraph, Geometric

Prismatic Variation IV/Gold, Serigraph, Geometric

By Ruth Leavitt

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The work of Ruth Leavitt (1944, Saint Paul, Minnesota) employs computation to manipulate and alter abstract forms by virtually stretching, rotating and deforming them across three ax...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Ruth Leavitt Art

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Diamond Variation V Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, 1970s, Unframed
Diamond Variation V Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, 1970s, Unframed

Diamond Variation V Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, 1970s, Unframed

By Ruth Leavitt

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The work of Ruth Leavitt (1944, Saint Paul, Minnesota) employs computation to manipulate and alter abstract forms by virtually stretching, rotating and deforming them across three ax...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Ruth Leavitt Art

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Screen

Herringbone Variation VI Lithograph, Abstract Geometric, 1970s
Herringbone Variation VI Lithograph, Abstract Geometric, 1970s

Herringbone Variation VI Lithograph, Abstract Geometric, 1970s

By Ruth Leavitt

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The work of Ruth Leavitt (1944, Saint Paul, Minnesota) employs computation to manipulate and alter abstract forms by virtually stretching, rotating and deforming them across three ax...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Ruth Leavitt Art

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Lithograph

Prismatic Variation V: 1970s Gold Screen Print, Abstract Geometric Art
Prismatic Variation V: 1970s Gold Screen Print, Abstract Geometric Art

Prismatic Variation V: 1970s Gold Screen Print, Abstract Geometric Art

By Ruth Leavitt

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The work of Ruth Leavitt (1944, Saint Paul, Minnesota) employs computation to manipulate and alter abstract forms by virtually stretching, rotating and deforming them across three ax...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Ruth Leavitt Art

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Screen

Prismatic Variation V/Silver Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, 1970s
Prismatic Variation V/Silver Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, 1970s

Prismatic Variation V/Silver Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, 1970s

By Ruth Leavitt

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The work of Ruth Leavitt (1944, Saint Paul, Minnesota) employs computation to manipulate and alter abstract forms by virtually stretching, rotating and deforming them across three ax...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Ruth Leavitt Art

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Screen

Prismatic Variation III Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, 1970s
Prismatic Variation III Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, 1970s

Prismatic Variation III Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, 1970s

By Ruth Leavitt

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The work of Ruth Leavitt (1944, Saint Paul, Minnesota) employs computation to manipulate and alter abstract forms by virtually stretching, rotating and deforming them across three ax...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Ruth Leavitt Art

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Screen

Diamond Variation I Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, 1970s, Unframed
Diamond Variation I Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, 1970s, Unframed

Diamond Variation I Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, 1970s, Unframed

By Ruth Leavitt

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The work of Ruth Leavitt (1944, Saint Paul, Minnesota) employs computation to manipulate and alter abstract forms by virtually stretching, rotating and deforming them across three ax...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Ruth Leavitt Art

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Screen

Diamond Variation IV/G Serigraph Geometric Abstract
Diamond Variation IV/G Serigraph Geometric Abstract

Diamond Variation IV/G Serigraph Geometric Abstract

By Ruth Leavitt

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The work of Ruth Leavitt (1944, Saint Paul, Minnesota) employs computation to manipulate and alter abstract forms by virtually stretching, rotating and deforming them across three ax...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Ruth Leavitt Art

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Screen

Prismatic Variation I Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, Unframed
Prismatic Variation I Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, Unframed

Prismatic Variation I Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, Unframed

By Ruth Leavitt

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The work of Ruth Leavitt (1944, Saint Paul, Minnesota) employs computation to manipulate and alter abstract forms by virtually stretching, rotating and deforming them across three ax...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Ruth Leavitt Art

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Screen

Prismatic Variation IV/Silver Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, 1970s
Prismatic Variation IV/Silver Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, 1970s

Prismatic Variation IV/Silver Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, 1970s

By Ruth Leavitt

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The work of Ruth Leavitt (1944, Saint Paul, Minnesota) employs computation to manipulate and alter abstract forms by virtually stretching, rotating and deforming them across three ax...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Ruth Leavitt Art

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Screen

Prismatic Variation II Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, 1970s
Prismatic Variation II Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, 1970s

Prismatic Variation II Screen Print, Abstract Geometric, 1970s

By Ruth Leavitt

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The work of Ruth Leavitt (1944, Saint Paul, Minnesota) employs computation to manipulate and alter abstract forms by virtually stretching, rotating and deforming them across three ax...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Ruth Leavitt Art

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Screen

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