Linocut lithograph
- Suite: Niagara
- Hand Signed by Zox
Untitled 3 from Niagara Series (1980) by Larry Zox is a vibrant linocut lithograph that reflects the artist’s deep engagement with color and gestural abstraction. Part of the Niagara suite, this composition balances bold geometric fields of yellow and orange with dynamic, painterly strokes of blue, white, black, and red. Zox’s precise layering of color fields and spontaneous linear gestures create a striking tension between control and movement. Known for his association with Color Field painting and Lyrical Abstraction, Zox captures here an energetic interplay of shape and line, making this limited edition of 175 a vivid example of his expressive style.
Larry Zox (United States, 1937–2006) was an American painter and printmaker associated with Abstract Expressionism, Color Field painting, and Lyrical Abstraction. Renowned for his vibrant geometric compositions, Zox's work often featured dynamic color juxtapositions and hard-edge techniques. His notable series include the 'Rotation' and 'Scissors Jack' paintings, which challenged traditional notions of symmetry and form.
LinocutLinocut is a printmaking technique similar to woodcut, where a sheet of linoleum is used as the relief surface. The design is carved into the linoleum using a V-shaped gouge or chisel, creating raised areas that form a mirror image of the final print. Ink is applied to the raised areas with a roller, and the linoleum sheet is then pressed onto fabric or paper. The printing can be done by hand or with a press.
Linocut lithograph
- Suite: Niagara
- Hand Signed by Zox
Untitled 3 from Niagara Series (1980) by Larry Zox is a vibrant linocut lithograph that reflects the artist’s deep engagement with color and gestural abstraction. Part of the Niagara suite, this composition balances bold geometric fields of yellow and orange with dynamic, painterly strokes of blue, white, black, and red. Zox’s precise layering of color fields and spontaneous linear gestures create a striking tension between control and movement. Known for his association with Color Field painting and Lyrical Abstraction, Zox captures here an energetic interplay of shape and line, making this limited edition of 175 a vivid example of his expressive style.
Larry Zox (United States, 1937–2006) was an American painter and printmaker associated with Abstract Expressionism, Color Field painting, and Lyrical Abstraction. Renowned for his vibrant geometric compositions, Zox's work often featured dynamic color juxtapositions and hard-edge techniques. His notable series include the 'Rotation' and 'Scissors Jack' paintings, which challenged traditional notions of symmetry and form.
I never wanted to have a style; I wanted a way of working.
- Larry Zox
Larry Zox was an American painter and print maker, born in Des Moines, Iowa. He attended Oklahoma University and Drake University, and got more art studies at the Des Moines Art Center, where he studied with fellow artist George Grosz.
He has commonly been listed as a color field painter and a lyrical obstructionist, but described himself as a colorist. Larry Zox was an important part of the Color Field movement of the 60's, and is known for his life which revolved around art and famous artists. He was also a resident artist at various Universities, such as Yale University and University of North Carolina. His art style incorporated geometric abstractions such as painted diamonds, triangles and other shapes, with color additions to give the painting life. Larry's work was widely celebrated, with him attending and getting exhibited at the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Museum of Modern Art of New York. Some of his famous art work include the Scissors Jack which he created 1974 and the Odon 1 which he created in 1981.
Abstract art uses form, shape, line, and color to create a visual experience without attempting to represent external reality. The composition exists independently of the world's visual references, focusing on expressing ideas and emotions through non-representational means.