Geneviève Claisse – Cercle Rouge et Noir, 1968-1972 – Mixed Media

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

Cercle Rouge et Noir by Geneviève Claisse, created between 1968 and 1972, is a mixed-media sculpture that exemplifies her exploration of geometric abstraction. This piece features overlapping circular forms in neutral tones set against a bold red square panel, with black accents framing the inner circles. Neon lighting integrated into the design adds a warm glow, enhancing the contrast and depth of the composition. The interplay of light and shadow, combined with the intense red background, emphasizes the circular shapes, creating a dynamic yet balanced visual experience. This artwork, signed by Claisse, combines her minimalist aesthetic with a captivating use of color and light.

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 Rouge et Noir, 1968-1972

Name: Cercle Rouge et Noir, 1968-1972
Brand: Geneviève Claisse
SKU: 8485
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.

Medium

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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What is geometric abstract art?

Geometric abstraction is a form of abstract art that uses geometric shapes arranged in a non-illusionistic space (though not always) and combined into non-representational (non-objective) compositions. Based on years of artistic research, some artists have proposed that geometric abstraction offers a solution to modern challenges by rejecting traditional illusionistic practices in favor of clarity and simplicity.

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