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Neonglas, Metallgitter, Trafo (neon glass, metal grid, transformer)

Keith Sonnier (United States, 1941–2020) was a postminimalist sculptor and performance artist renowned for his innovative use of neon and light in sculpture. A pioneer in the Process Art movement, he explored unconventional materials to challenge traditional art forms. Sonnier's works are featured in major collections, including the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art.

Keith Sonnier

Cannes #4, 2008

Name: Cannes #4, 2008
SKU: 5329

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Sculpture / ObjectA sculpture is a three-dimension object made using any one of the basic sculpting processes. These include carving, casting, constructing or modeling. Carving materials may be bone, ivory, stone or wood. Modeling and casting use clay or wax, while constructions glue materials together.

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Mixed Media

Mixed MediaMixed media refers to artwork that incorporates more than one medium within a single piece. Unlike multimedia art, which combines distinct forms of visual art and often includes elements like sound, video, or digital media, mixed media focuses on combining traditional art materials, such as paint, ink, and collage. Mixed media art allows artists to achieve a wide range of effects and textures by layering and blending different materials.

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Neonglas, Metallgitter, Trafo (neon glass, metal grid, transformer)

Keith Sonnier

Untitled, 1981

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Sculpture, for me, provides that environmental discipline where you actually move in and around it.
- Keith Sonnier

Kown best for his artistic creations that incorporate light and video,Keith Sonnier is considered to be a performance artist whose works belong to the Process Art Movement (or the Postminimalism Movement). Although video and lighting elements are the main mediums that are used in his artwork, Sonnier also works with glass, wires, and reflective materials including aluminum and copper. Additionally, Sonnier is among a small handful of artists who infuses lighting into his sculptures. After graduating with a B.A. from the University of Southern Louisiana, Lafayette in 1963 Keith Sonnier went on to have a glamorous art career in which many of his works were presented in galleries all over the United States. Rather in New York, Los Angeles or abroad Sonnier's creations have gleaned the eye toward his unique creations and, although many of his creations are completed as a series there are more than a few more famously known. Well-known works include the Millennium 2000 for his addition of neon lighting to Kunsthaus Bregenz in Austria in addition to Motordom in Los Angeles. (Artist website)

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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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