By Robert Petrick
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert W. Petrick
East Village NYC , 2022
acrylic on canvas
NYC, 2nd street studio
Colorful geometric abstract acrylic painting on canvas from the artist's Urban Construction Series
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 Abstract Paintings