Mel Bochner – White Island, 1985 – Aquatint
From the rare limited edition of 12 - Original aquatint on paper - Excellent condition - Hand signed by Bochner
White Island by Mel Bochner is a limited edition aquatint that delves into abstract expression and geometric fragmentation. Created in 1985, this piece features a stark black background with a central white triangular form, surrounded by chaotic, white, linear strokes that resemble fractured shards. The dense, jagged lines give the composition a sense of tension, as if the image is both forming and disintegrating simultaneously. Bochner, a pioneer in conceptual art, uses this composition to explore space and perception, with the central white form acting as a void or island amidst the visual turmoil. This rare edition, hand-signed by Bochner, exemplifies his mastery in balancing order and chaos within a single frame.
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

Mel Bochner

White Island, 1985

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From the rare limited edition of 12 - Original aquatint on paper - Excellent condition - Hand signed by Bochner
White Island by Mel Bochner is a limited edition aquatint that delves into abstract expression and geometric fragmentation. Created in 1985, this piece features a stark black background with a central white triangular form, surrounded by chaotic, white, linear strokes that resemble fractured shards. The dense, jagged lines give the composition a sense of tension, as if the image is both forming and disintegrating simultaneously. Bochner, a pioneer in conceptual art, uses this composition to explore space and perception, with the central white form acting as a void or island amidst the visual turmoil. This rare edition, hand-signed by Bochner, exemplifies his mastery in balancing order and chaos within a single frame.
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

Limited Edition Print

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

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

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