Geneviève Claisse – Pline, 2015 – Mixed Media

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Pline by Geneviève Claisse is a 2015 limited edition mixed-media print, featuring a minimalist, geometric composition. The piece is characterized by a stark black triangular form that anchors the center, intersected by a series of fine, angular lines in black. These lines create a sense of movement and tension, contrasting sharply with the stability of the bold central shape. Claisse's work is influenced by constructivism and geometric abstraction, and Pline exemplifies her exploration of spatial dynamics and balance through minimalism. The piece invites the viewer to engage with the illusion of depth and spatial interaction within a flat plane.

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

Pline, 2015

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

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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Edition of 30

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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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