Sam Francis

Untitled, 1984

106.7 X 73 inch

What is a conversation piece?

What is a conversation piece?

An object with distinctive or unusual qualities that naturally draws attention and prompts discussion among people.

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Glass

Glass

 (14 Works, 7 for sale)

Glass is a transparent solid that varies in composition depending on the type. Artists use different types of glass to create art forms such as stained glass, blown glass, and various decorated pieces. Glass can be cut, textured, overlaid, engraved, and shaped in many ways to produce intricate and beautiful works of art.

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Carborundum

Carborundum

(9 Works, 3 for sale)

Carborundum is the trademark name for silicon carbide crystals, an abrasive material commonly used in sandpaper, cutting tools, and grinding wheels. Originally, artists used carborundum for grinding lithography stones. In collagraph printmaking, it is applied to plates to create texture and tone gradients, adding depth and contrast to the prints.

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Polaroid

Polaroid

(16 Works, 8 for sale)

A Polaroid print is an instant photograph produced using a Polaroid camera, which develops the image immediately after exposure. The camera's internal processing allows the photograph to develop and appear within minutes. The term Polaroid is also used more generally to refer to instant photographs and films produced by similar technologies.

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