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// Membre by James Siena is a limited edition etching from 2011, created in an edition of 25. This piece presents a strikingly abstract form reminiscent of an organic limb or appendage, curving across the rectangular frame. Rendered with meticulous, repetitive line work, the image combines dense textures that give the figure a tactile, almost corporeal presence. The curved shape contrasts with the surrounding intricate patterns, evoking both natural and surreal qualities. Siena's process-focused technique highlights his fascination with abstract organic forms and detailed patterns, inviting viewers to contemplate the ambiguous nature of the subject.

James Siena (United States, 1957) is a contemporary artist celebrated for his intricate, rule-based abstractions. Employing self-imposed constraints, he creates complex patterns across mediums such as painting, printmaking, and sculpture. Siena's work is featured in prominent collections, including the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art.

James Siena

Membre , 2011

Name: Membre , 2011
SKU: 3087
Price: 800.00 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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Etching

EtchingEtching is a technique where a design is created on a metal surface by using a strong acid or mordant to eat away the unprotected parts of the metal, leaving the desired pattern in relief (intaglio). In modern art and manufacturing, different chemicals may be used depending on the material being etched.

Edition

Edition of 25

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The assumptions that viewers make when they first look at a picture are contradicted by direct examination.
- James Siena

James Siena is a contemporary abstract artist whose works are geometrical and graphic in nature. The complex patterns of his works emerge from 'visual algorithms' that are presets to his designs. He work in a variety of media including painting, sculpture, lithography, etching, woodcut, bronze-work, engraving, enameling and drawing. Siena's initial inspiration emerged from Artificial Intelligence, over the years he has moved on to explore the visual tropes of labyrinths and puzzles, playing with the machine-like movement of moving through a work of art. James Siena's aesthetic is expressed through bold colors and repetitive patterns that connect with post-industrial abstractions and play with human perception. Dynamic in their style, James Siena seeks to make highly charged works that engage the viewer with their intricacy and complexity. James Siena cites Rube Goldberg as an early influence, admiring his cartoons of complex machines that performed basic tasks, seeing his own works as two-dimensional machines. Works such as Battery(1997) and Dr. Michelle Carlson (2011-201) are intense patterns that border on optical illusion. Other works such as theLogic Package Sequence series are linear works that resemble flow charts. His sculptures are 3D manifestations of his signature geometrical shapes, with James Siena's bronze-works recalling endless tube formation. Siena's works are visually stunning in both their organic and mathematically precise renderings of shape and form.

Artwork by John Baldessari

What is conceptual art?

Sometimes referred to as Conceptualism, this is an art form where the idea(s) or concept(s) behind the work take precedence over material concerns and traditional aesthetics. Many conceptual artworks can be created by anyone simply by following written instructions. The concept or idea is the most essential aspect of the artwork.

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James Siena

Membre , 2011

35 x 31 cm

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