Geneviève Claisse – Cercle Noir et Vert, 2016 – Mixed Media

Wooden installation with Neon lamps – comes with an electrical installation. Signed in marker

Cercle Noir et Vert by Geneviève Claisse is a mixed-media sculpture created in 2016, showcasing her geometric abstraction style. This piece consists of overlapping circular forms in shades of green, blue, and neutral tones, arranged on a black square panel. The sculpture incorporates neon lighting, which adds a vibrant glow to the shapes, accentuating the contrast between the colors and giving the composition a sense of depth and dimension. The circular arrangement, juxtaposed with the sharp edges of the square panel, creates a harmonious balance between organic and structured forms. Signed in marker, this artwork combines Claisse's signature minimalist aesthetic with a dynamic play of light and color.

Geneviève Claisse (France, 1935–2018) was a prominent geometric abstract painter. Influenced by her great-uncle, Auguste Herbin, she developed a style characterized by pure forms and vibrant colors. Claisse's work is celebrated for its formal purity and meticulous execution, contributing significantly to the geometric abstraction movement.

Geneviève Claisse

Cercle Noir et Vert, 2016

Name: Cercle Noir et Vert, 2016
Brand: Geneviève Claisse
SKU: 8486
Price: 2500.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

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Sculpture / Object

Sculpture / ObjectA sculpture is a three-dimension object made using any one of the basic sculpting processes. These include carving, casting, constructing or modeling. Carving materials may be bone, ivory, stone or wood. Modeling and casting use clay or wax, while constructions glue materials together.

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Mixed Media

Mixed MediaMixed media refers to artwork that incorporates more than one medium within a single piece. Unlike multimedia art, which combines distinct forms of visual art and often includes elements like sound, video, or digital media, mixed media focuses on combining traditional art materials, such as paint, ink, and collage. Mixed media art allows artists to achieve a wide range of effects and textures by layering and blending different materials.

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There is a deep investigation around each piece. I always paint from real models.
- Geneviève Claisse

Geneviève Claisse (b. 1935 France, d. 2018 France) was a prominent French artist known for her contributions to geometric abstraction. A student and niece of the painter Auguste Herbin, Claisse quickly established herself as a leading figure in the post-war abstract art scene. Her work is characterized by its precision, clarity, and the use of vibrant colors and clean geometric shapes. Claisse's compositions often explore the interplay between form and space, creating a sense of movement and rhythm through meticulously balanced arrangements. Her dedication to the principles of abstraction and her ability to infuse her work with both dynamism and harmony have made her one of the key figures in 20th-century French abstract art.

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