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Color woodcut - Published by Crown Point Press // Al Held's Pachinko (1989) is a color woodcut print that demonstrates his fascination with complex, geometric abstraction. The composition is vibrant and dynamic, filled with interconnected shapes and bold primary colors. Central to the piece are large blue cylindrical forms intersecting with angular yellow planes, framed within a structural grid. The background features shades of red and pink, creating a vivid contrast with the blue and yellow elements. Held's precise use of geometry and color invites viewers to explore depth, perspective, and the illusion of spatial relationships, reminiscent of architectural and mechanical forms.
Pachinko, 1989
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Color woodcut - Published by Crown Point Press // Al Held's Pachinko (1989) is a color woodcut print that demonstrates his fascination with complex, geometric abstraction. The composition is vibrant and dynamic, filled with interconnected shapes and bold primary colors. Central to the piece are large blue cylindrical forms intersecting with angular yellow planes, framed within a structural grid. The background features shades of red and pink, creating a vivid contrast with the blue and yellow elements. Held's precise use of geometry and color invites viewers to explore depth, perspective, and the illusion of spatial relationships, reminiscent of architectural and mechanical forms.
What is Colour Field Painting?
Colour Field Painting is an abstract style characterized by large areas of a single color or simple, solid colors. The term was first used in the 1950s to describe the work of three American Abstract Expressionist painters—Barnett Newman, Mark Rothko, and Clyfford Still. Their work emphasized the emotional power of color and the creation of vast, meditative spaces through expansive color fields.