Sam Francis

Untitled, 1984

106.7 X 73 inch

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Night Sky 1 ( Reversed )

Vija Celmins' Spider-web, screen-print; detailed black-and-white depiction of a spider's web against a dark, textured background.

// Spider-web by Vija Celmins is a screen-print from 2009, meticulously capturing the delicate intricacy of a spider’s web. Rendered in grayscale, this artwork emphasizes the fragile beauty of natural structures through precise lines and subtle tonal variations. Celmins’ attention to detail reveals the web’s geometric patterns, with each thread visible against a dark, softly textured background. The piece evokes a sense of stillness and transience, as the fine, nearly translucent strands appear both vulnerable and resilient. Known for her contemplative approach to natural subjects, Celmins invites viewers to observe the beauty in ephemeral forms, drawing attention to details often overlooked.

Artwork Copyright © Vija Celmins

Spider-web, 2009

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// Spider-web by Vija Celmins is a screen-print from 2009, meticulously capturing the delicate intricacy of a spider’s web. Rendered in grayscale, this artwork emphasizes the fragile beauty of natural structures through precise lines and subtle tonal variations. Celmins’ attention to detail reveals the web’s geometric patterns, with each thread visible against a dark, softly textured background. The piece evokes a sense of stillness and transience, as the fine, nearly translucent strands appear both vulnerable and resilient. Known for her contemplative approach to natural subjects, Celmins invites viewers to observe the beauty in ephemeral forms, drawing attention to details often overlooked.

Artwork Copyright © Vija Celmins

Vija Celmins

Night Sky 1 ( Reversed ), 2002

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 21,900

Vija Celmins

Spider-web, 2009

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 5,750

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Minimalism is a style in music and visual arts characterized by pared-down designs and simplicity. It began in Western art after World War II, gaining prominence particularly in American visual arts. Minimalism draws heavily on aspects of modernism and is often viewed as a reaction against Abstract Expressionism, as well as a precursor to post-minimal art practices. Prominent minimalist artists include Agnes Martin, Donald Judd, Robert Morris, Frank Stella, and Dan Flavin.

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