Armleder, John | Silver Fish, 2016 — available on Composition Gallery

Cotton jacquard, with certificate numbered and signed by the artist - This listing is for a single piece of artwork. The images provided depict both the recto and the verso of the same artwork for reference.

This artwork consists of a large textile piece woven in cotton jacquard, measuring 220 x 140 cm. The composition is divided into two panels: one featuring a light grey background with black circles, and the other an inverse black background with grey circles. The repetition of circular forms creates a rhythmically engaging and minimalist geometric pattern. Armleder references Gustav Klimt’s contributions to Vienna’s artistic identity, integrating design traditions with contemporary abstraction. SILVER FISH visually reflects on cultural heritage, merging artistic history with modern interpretations of form and space.

John Armleder (Switzerland, 1948) is a versatile artist known for blending painting, sculpture, and installation in his conceptual and aesthetic explorations. A member of the Fluxus movement, his work often merges art and life, drawing on influences like Minimalism and Pop Art. Armleder’s distinctive style and eclectic approach have cemented his legacy in contemporary art.

John Armleder

Silver Fish, 2016

Name: Silver Fish, 2016
SKU: 15242
Price: 1400.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Form

Tapestry

Tapestry Tapestry is a woven form of textile. It is generally heavy, and the completed work has a decorative pattern, design or realistic depiction of a portrait or real life activities. Tapestries were hung on castle walls and behind thrones as symbols of royal authority.

Medium

Tapestry

Tapestry Tapestry is a heavy, handwoven textile featuring intricate designs or images woven directly into the fabric. Created by skilled weavers using materials like wool, linen, cotton, silk, and sometimes silver and gold threads, tapestries have historically served as art pieces, decorations, insulation, and symbols of authority.

Edition

Edition of 100 + 25 EA

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Intentions -- I never have any, and if I had one, I'd be inclined to forget about it.

- John Armelder

John Armleder (b. 1948 Switzerland) is a versatile artist, critic, curator, and performance artist known for his diverse methods of artistic expression. A graduate of the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Armleder's work often reflects themes of Suprematism and Minimalism. He is also recognized for incorporating Neo-Geometric Conceptualism into his pieces, which emphasize geometric qualities. His art frequently features bright, eye-catching colors arranged in abstract expressionist designs. Armleder works with various mediums, including paint and clay for his paintings and sculptures, but he also integrates everyday objects like tires and matchboxes, infusing them with new meaning. Notable examples include Apicomplexa (2013), where he used car tires as planters, and Sogno Infranto (2011), a glass installation. Armleder is closely associated with Fluxus, an international network of experimental artists, poets, and composers. He also founded Groupe Ecart, an independent publishing house in Geneva, further contributing to the art world through his multifaceted practice.

Artwork by Joseph Beuys

What is Fluxus?

Derived from the Latin word meaning flow, Fluxus is an international movement of designers, composers, and artists known for blending various artistic disciplines and media during the 1960s. The movement remains active in visual art, performance, design, architecture, urban planning, and other creative fields. Fluxus is sometimes referred to as nter-media and continues to play a pivotal role in expanding the definitions of what art can be.

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