Monoprint
Silkscreen on 290 gram Coventry Rag Paper
I A Tree by Jessica Stockholder is a dynamic monoprint rendered in silkscreen on 290-gram Coventry Rag Paper. The work presents a vivid, abstract interpretation of natural elements with a composition filled with layers of intertwined organic shapes in vibrant hues of green, blue, and orange. The forms resemble leaves and branches, suggesting the structure of a tree, yet the abstract approach gives it an energetic and free-flowing quality. Stockholder’s style blurs the lines between painting and sculpture, inviting viewers to explore nature's complexity through overlapping shapes and vibrant color contrasts. This limited-edition print from 2011 exemplifies Stockholder's innovative approach, merging elements of abstract expressionism with a playful interpretation of organic forms.
Jessica Stockholder (USA, 1959) is a contemporary artist renowned for her vibrant installations that merge painting, sculpture, and everyday objects. Her site-specific works often transform architectural spaces, challenging traditional boundaries in art. Stockholder's innovative approach has been showcased in major institutions like the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art.
MonoprintMonoprinting is a printmaking technique where a single impression is created from a re-printable surface, such as a lithographic stone, wood block, or metal plate. Unlike traditional printmaking, where multiple copies are produced, monoprinting results in a unique image. Techniques used in monoprinting include etching, lithography, and woodcut, but the key characteristic is that each print is one-of-a-kind.
Monoprint
Silkscreen on 290 gram Coventry Rag Paper
I A Tree by Jessica Stockholder is a dynamic monoprint rendered in silkscreen on 290-gram Coventry Rag Paper. The work presents a vivid, abstract interpretation of natural elements with a composition filled with layers of intertwined organic shapes in vibrant hues of green, blue, and orange. The forms resemble leaves and branches, suggesting the structure of a tree, yet the abstract approach gives it an energetic and free-flowing quality. Stockholder’s style blurs the lines between painting and sculpture, inviting viewers to explore nature's complexity through overlapping shapes and vibrant color contrasts. This limited-edition print from 2011 exemplifies Stockholder's innovative approach, merging elements of abstract expressionism with a playful interpretation of organic forms.
Jessica Stockholder (USA, 1959) is a contemporary artist renowned for her vibrant installations that merge painting, sculpture, and everyday objects. Her site-specific works often transform architectural spaces, challenging traditional boundaries in art. Stockholder's innovative approach has been showcased in major institutions like the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art.
I suppose I consider my work a kind of picture making.
- Jessica Stockholder
Jessica Stockholder (b. 1959 USA) is a prominent American-Canadian contemporary artist known for her vibrant and immersive installations that blur the boundaries between painting, sculpture, and architecture. Stockholder's work is characterized by its bold use of color, found objects, and everyday materials, which she assembles into complex, dynamic compositions that transform spaces. Her installations often create a sense of visual and physical play, inviting viewers to experience art in a multidimensional way. Stockholder’s practice challenges traditional notions of art-making, as she seamlessly integrates objects like furniture, fabric, and construction materials into her works, creating environments that engage with the surrounding architecture and the viewer's perception. Her work is both a celebration of the ordinary and a sophisticated exploration of form, space, and color. Stockholder has exhibited widely in major museums and galleries around the world, and she is recognized as a significant figure in contemporary art for her innovative approach to installation and her ability to merge disparate elements into cohesive, impactful works. (Artist website)
Contemporary art refers to avant-garde or innovative art created in the recent past or present day. The exact starting point of contemporary art varies depending on the institution, often tied to the founding year of museums or galleries that showcase the style. Contemporary art is characterized by its focus on current ideas, diverse media, and the exploration of new concepts and techniques.