Sam Francis

Untitled, 1984

106.7 X 73 inch

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Ruth Asawa

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Renowned for her public commissions and intricate wire sculptures, Ruth Asawa was an activist and sculptor, often drawing on nature and geometry as the inspirations for her work. Asawa’s earliest wire sculptures featured an initial stem of 200-1000 wires that would all branch off into various geometrical patterns;
 
« Art can only be taught by artists »
Ruth Asawa
she then began to explore different ways to preserve her sculptures and would stand them in chemical tanks for months at a time until they began to develop a rough, green texture that resembled coral or tree-bark – perfectly exemplifying her nature-centric style.
 
« Sometimes good comes through adversity. I would not be who I am today had it not been for the internment, and I like who I am. »
Ruth Asawa

Asides from her work with wire, Asawa created a number of fountains for the city of San Francisco; one of her most renowned fountains is situated near Union Square – for this piece, she had 200 school-children use dough to create hundreds of images of the city, the dough was then cast in iron as a solid creation. (Artist website) Read More

Ruth Asawa

Bronze Flower, 1979

Sculpture / Object

Bronze

USD 3,750

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What is abstract expressionism?

What is abstract expressionism?

Commonly known as the 2nd world war art movement that developed in the New York and gained popularity in American painting from as early as 1940s. Since then, it has evolved to become a unique art movement and has enjoyed being a favorite to some well known artists.

Walter LEBLANC | Torsions | Mixed Media available for sale on composition gallery

Walter Leblanc

Torsions, 1963/1972

Painting

Mixed Media

EUR 30,000 - 40,000

James ROSENQUIST | Universal Star Leg | Collage available for sale on composition gallery

James Rosenquist

Universal Star Leg, 1974

Limited Edition Print

Collage

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Henry MOORE | Two Heads | Lithograph  available for sale on composition gallery

Henry Moore

Two Heads, 1973

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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Henry MOORE | Petals | Lithograph  available for sale on composition gallery

Henry Moore

Petals, 1974

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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