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Bernard Frize’s Suite à onze (2009) is a drypoint print that reflects the artist’s sustained interest in systems, repetition, and the generative possibilities of simple rules. The composition consists of two adjacent geometric grids formed by interlacing colored lines that weave across the surface in a continuous rhythmic pattern. While the structure appears methodical and predetermined, subtle variations in line, color, and density introduce moments of visual complexity and unpredictability. Frize has long explored the balance between process and result, often allowing predefined procedures to shape the final image. In Suite à onze, the delicate network of intersecting lines evokes both mathematical precision and organic growth, inviting close observation of the relationships between order, variation, and perception.

Bernard Frize (France, 1954) is a contemporary painter known for his conceptual approach and experimental techniques. Using bold colors and repetitive patterns, he explores the process of painting itself, emphasizing texture, rhythm, and the interplay of chance and control.

Bernard Frize

Suite à onze, 2009

Name: Suite à onze, 2009
SKU: 17545
Price: 2000.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Form

Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

Medium

Drypoint

DrypointDrypoint is an intaglio printmaking technique where an image is incised onto a plate using a sharp, pointed tool, typically a needle made of metal or diamond. Traditionally, copper plates were used, but today zinc, plexiglass, or acetate are also common. Drypoint is easier for drawing artists to master compared to engraving, as the needle technique resembles drawing with a pencil rather than the more complex burin used in engraving.

Edition

Edition of 40

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Bernard Frize

Suite à onze, 2009

Limited Edition Print

Drypoint

EUR 2,000

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I need to do the mundane tasks, the stretching of the canvas, washing the brushes.
- Bernard Frize

Bernard Frize (b. 1949 France) is a French painter known for his exploration of the process of painting itself, often emphasizing the mechanics of creation over traditional notions of expression or narrative. Frize’s work is characterized by its systematic approach, where he employs a variety of techniques and materials to create abstract compositions that are both methodical and vibrant. His paintings often involve repetitive gestures, the use of unconventional tools, or the delegation of part of the creative process to others, thus questioning the role of the artist in the production of art. Frize’s works challenge the boundaries between chance and control, minimalism and complexity, often resulting in canvases that are visually striking yet conceptually rigorous. His contributions to contemporary art have been widely recognized, and his work continues to be exhibited internationally, making him a significant figure in the ongoing dialogue about the nature and purpose of painting. (Artist website)

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What is minimalism?

Minimalism is a style in music and visual arts characterized by pared-down designs and simplicity. It began in Western art after World War II, gaining prominence particularly in American visual arts. Minimalism draws heavily on aspects of modernism and is often viewed as a reaction against Abstract Expressionism, as well as a precursor to post-minimal art practices. Prominent minimalist artists include Agnes Martin, Donald Judd, Robert Morris, Frank Stella, and Dan Flavin.

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Bernard Frize

Suite à onze, 2009

57 x 57 cm

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