Geneviève Claisse – Cercles vert, 1968-2014 – Mixed Media

Wooden sculpture with neon lights - comes with electrical installation - Signed at the back, in marker

Cercles vert by Geneviève Claisse is a mixed-media sculpture created between 1968 and 2014, blending wood and neon lights to produce a vibrant, optical effect. The work features layered circular forms in contrasting colors: a central black disk, surrounded by a white circle, set against a purple backdrop, all encased within a vivid green square frame. The neon lighting accentuates the depth and interplay of shadows, giving the piece a dynamic, almost hypnotic quality. Claisse's geometric abstraction invites viewers to explore the relationship between color, form, and light, showcasing her dedication to the principles of Op Art and kinetic art.

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

Cercles vert, 1968-2014

Name: Cercles vert, 1968-2014
Brand: Geneviève Claisse
SKU: 6270
Price: 2500.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Form

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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