Charlton, Alan | Border, 2019 — available on Composition Gallery

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// Border by Alan Charlton, a 2019 lithograph, presents a minimalist composition divided into four equal gray rectangles arranged in a grid on a white background. Each rectangle is uniform in tone, with subtle variations that may become perceptible upon closer inspection. Charlton's work often explores themes of simplicity and neutrality, using gray as a consistent palette to evoke introspection and focus on form. The title, Border, might hint at divisions, separations, or the quiet presence of boundaries within seemingly uniform spaces. This piece invites viewers to reflect on minimalism and the quiet depth found within limited color and form.

Alan Charlton (UK, 1948) is a British conceptual artist renowned for his minimalist, monochromatic grey paintings. Since the early 1970s, he has exclusively created grey artworks, emphasizing form, texture, and spatial relationships. Charlton's consistent exploration of the color grey challenges perceptions of simplicity and depth in contemporary art.

Alan Charlton

Border, 2019

Name: Border, 2019
SKU: 7767
Price: 10000.00 EUR
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Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

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Lithograph

Lithograph Lithography is a printing method based on the principle that water and oil do not mix. It can be used to print artwork or text onto paper or other suitable materials. Traditionally, an image was drawn with wax, fat, or oil onto a lithographic limestone surface or plate. Today, metal plates and other surfaces are also used in lithographic printing.

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Edition of 10

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Alan Charlton

Border, 2019

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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I want my paintings to be: abstract, direct, urban, basic, modest, pure, simple, silent, honest, absolute.
- Alan Charlton

Alan Charlton (b. 1948, UK) is a British minimalist artist known for his austere, monochromatic paintings that explore the nuances of grey. His work is characterized by a rigorous approach to form and color, often consisting of uniform, rectangular canvases painted in subtle variations of grey. Charlton’s art reflects a deep commitment to minimalism, where simplicity and precision are paramount. By focusing exclusively on grey tones, he challenges the viewer to engage with the texture, scale, and presence of the painting itself, rather than any representational content. His paintings are typically composed of modular units, which can be arranged in various configurations, emphasizing the relationship between the artwork, the space it occupies, and the viewer. Charlton’s work has been exhibited in major art institutions such as the Tate Gallery in London and the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, establishing him as a significant figure in contemporary minimalism.

Artwork by Agnes Martin

What is minimalism?

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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Alan Charlton

Border, 2019

140 x 200 cm

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