Sonnier, Keith | Untitled, 1981 — available on Composition Gallery

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// This untitled lithograph by Keith Sonnier, created in 1981, reflects the artist’s experimental approach to line and color. Known for his work in neon and conceptual art, Sonnier brings his sense of spontaneity and abstract expression to this limited edition print. The composition is filled with vibrant strokes in pink, blue, yellow, and red, intersecting and layered with dynamic scribbles and geometric shapes, creating a sense of controlled chaos. The use of bold lines and overlapping colors gives the piece an energetic, almost playful quality, while the abstract forms invite viewers to interpret the shapes and movement freely. This lithograph, part of an edition of 200, exemplifies Sonnier’s exploration of form and space through unconventional visual language.

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

Untitled, 1981

Name: Untitled, 1981
SKU: 6977

Form

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.

Medium

Lithograph

Lithograph Lithography is a printing method based on the principle that water and oil do not mix. It can be used to print artwork or text onto paper or other suitable materials. Traditionally, an image was drawn with wax, fat, or oil onto a lithographic limestone surface or plate. Today, metal plates and other surfaces are also used in lithographic printing.

Edition

Edition of 200

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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 ‘light and space’?

The Light and Space Movement refers to loosely affiliated art movements connected to minimalism, geometric abstraction, and op art that originated in Southern California in the 1960s. Greatly influenced by artist John McLaughlin, these artists focused on sensory phenomena such as light, perception, and space as central elements of their work. They also incorporated cutting-edge technologies from the aerospace and engineering industries to develop light-filled and sensuous objects, creating immersive experiences that emphasize the viewer's perception.

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Keith Sonnier

Untitled, 1981

75 x 55 cm

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