Mel Bochner – Day's Cove, 1985 – Aquatint
Original aquatint on paper - 5 from the rare limited artist proof edition of 6 - in excellent condition - Hand signed numbered and dated by Bochner
Day's Cove by Mel Bochner is an original aquatint print created in 1985, distinguished by its expressive abstract geometry. Limited to a rare edition of only 6 artist proofs, this piece features angular, crystalline structures in a stark monochromatic palette. The overlapping lines and dripping effects lend the image an organic yet fragmented appearance, suggesting both structure and disintegration. Bochner's use of bold, intersecting shapes and splatters captures a sense of movement, as if the forms are caught in a moment of explosive transformation. This piece reflects Bochner's exploration of form, texture, and the boundaries of structured abstraction, with a raw energy emphasized by the intense contrasts in black and white.
Artwork Copyright © Mel Bochner
Mel Bochner (USA, 1940-2025) was a conceptual artist and pioneer in text-based art. Known for his bold use of language, color, and mathematical precision, his works explore the intersection of linguistics, perception, and visual art. Bochner’s influential practice challenges viewers to reconsider the relationship between words and images.
Artwork Copyright © Mel Bochner

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Day's Cove, 1985

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Original aquatint on paper - 5 from the rare limited artist proof edition of 6 - in excellent condition - Hand signed numbered and dated by Bochner
Day's Cove by Mel Bochner is an original aquatint print created in 1985, distinguished by its expressive abstract geometry. Limited to a rare edition of only 6 artist proofs, this piece features angular, crystalline structures in a stark monochromatic palette. The overlapping lines and dripping effects lend the image an organic yet fragmented appearance, suggesting both structure and disintegration. Bochner's use of bold, intersecting shapes and splatters captures a sense of movement, as if the forms are caught in a moment of explosive transformation. This piece reflects Bochner's exploration of form, texture, and the boundaries of structured abstraction, with a raw energy emphasized by the intense contrasts in black and white.
Artwork Copyright © Mel Bochner
Mel Bochner (USA, 1940-2025) was a conceptual artist and pioneer in text-based art. Known for his bold use of language, color, and mathematical precision, his works explore the intersection of linguistics, perception, and visual art. Bochner’s influential practice challenges viewers to reconsider the relationship between words and images.
Artwork Copyright © Mel Bochner

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Mel Bochner – Untitled (Four X Four X Four), 1990 – Screen-print

Mel Bochner

Untitled (Four X Four X Four), 1990

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Screen-print

USD 1,450

Mel Bochner – Oh Well, 2019 – Mixed Media

Mel Bochner

Oh Well, 2019

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

EUR 12,000

Mel Bochner – Crazy (With background Noise), 2018 – Screen-print

Mel Bochner

Crazy (With background Noise) , 2018

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

EUR 9,000

Mel Bochner – Blah Blah Blah (Inverse), 2022 – Silkscreen

Mel Bochner

Blah Blah Blah (Inverse), 2022

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Silkscreen

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