Bradley, Joe | Untitled, 2018 — available on Composition Gallery

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Soft ground etching on 175 gsm Zerkall buff laid paper. Hand-signed by artist, Signed in the bottom right corner. Publisher: Counter Editions.

On 175gsm Zerkall buff laid paper, Bradley builds a large hieratic profile head from stacked rectangular fields of charcoal soft-ground etching: a strong dark brow, a long sloped nose, a heavy block jaw — half cubist glyph, half Easter Island stone. The image hangs between abstraction and figuration in his characteristic deadpan voice. Soft ground etching, hand-signed in the bottom right corner, published by Counter Editions. To acquire a Bradley etching is to invest in one of the most consistently celebrated American painters working today — a confident, characterful work to collect.

Joe Bradley (USA, 1975) is a contemporary artist recognized for his minimalist paintings and abstract compositions. Known for his use of bold, simplified forms and muted color palettes, his works explore the interplay between abstraction and representation, drawing inspiration from modernist traditions and art history.

Joe Bradley

Untitled, 2018

Name: Untitled, 2018
SKU: 17491
Price: 680.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Limited Edition Print

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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.

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Edition of 100

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Soft ground etching on 175 gsm Zerkall buff laid paper. Hand-signed by artist, Signed in the bottom right corner. Publisher: Counter Editions.

Joe Bradley

Untitled, 2018

Limited Edition Print

Etching

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I think painting has that unique potential to project opposing viewpoints.
- Joe Bradley

Joe Bradley is widely recognised for his ironic and cynical take on art; his work is often produced under minimal effort, a Joe Bradley (b. 1975 USA) is an American contemporary artist known for his minimalist approach to painting and sculpture. Bradley's work often features simple, bold forms and a raw aesthetic that challenges traditional notions of refinement in art. His early works, characterized by their geometric simplicity, gradually evolved into more expressive, abstract forms, often executed on large canvases. Bradley's use of color and form is both playful and deliberate, drawing inspiration from Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art while maintaining a unique voice within the contemporary art world. His work has been celebrated for its ability to merge high and low art, creating pieces that are both accessible and intellectually engaging.

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Sometimes known as Figurativism, figurative art refers to sculptures and paintings that are clearly or specifically derived from real objects, making them representational. The term figurative art is often used in contrast to abstract art. However, since the emergence of abstract art, figurative art has come to describe any form of modern art that has strong references to the real world or actual situations.

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Joe Bradley

Untitled, 2018

64.5 x 53.2 cm

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