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// Untitled (Doors) by Robert Therrien is a minimalist aquatint print from 1996, showcasing Therrien's focus on simple forms and the subtle transformation of everyday objects. The composition features two red, rectangular shapes that resemble abstract doors, arranged in a staggered alignment against a white background. The stark color contrast and geometric simplicity create a sense of depth and balance, inviting viewers to engage with the form's architectural implications. Therrien’s work often blurs the line between abstraction and recognizable shapes, and in Untitled (Doors), he reduces the concept of a door to its most basic, symbolic representation. This piece, part of a limited edition of 25 with 10 artist proofs, exemplifies his refined approach to abstraction and form.

Robert Therrien (United States, 1947–2019) was an American artist renowned for transforming everyday objects into monumental sculptures. His works, such as oversized tables and chairs, challenge perceptions of scale and reality, inviting viewers into a whimsical, immersive experience.

Robert Therrien

Untitled (Doors), 1996

Name: Untitled (Doors), 1996
SKU: 6987

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

Aquatint

AquatintIntaglio is a printmaking technique where the artist creates marks on a metal plate that hold ink or dye. The inked plate is then pressed onto paper, transferring the ink to the sheet. This process can be repeated multiple times depending on the technique. Intaglio methods, such as etching, often involve applying a mordant (acid) to the metal plate to create the design. Intaglio encompasses various techniques, including engraving, etching, and drypoint.

Edition

Edition of 25 + 10 APs

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Untitled (Doors), 1996

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I see my work as fairly self-contained, almost circular.
- Robert Therrien

Robert Therrien is an artist inspired by memory. Evoking the term's simplest most familiar forms, he aims for the viewer to rethink the meaning behind ordinary objects like a table leg or a wooden dining set. Though based mainly on his childhood memories, Therrien leaves the objects' interpretation open-ended. Given the ambiguous subject, Robert Therrien incorporates from a variety of art-movements. Particularly early on, his pieces were influenced by Minimalism, Pop Art, and Conceptualism. Elements from all three are evident in Therrien's work through its simplicity, uncompromising presentation, and focus on being "back-to-the-basic" in a new way. As a result, Robert Therrien's vision leads him to use different types of mediums. While focusing on sculpting, other art forms such as painting, drawing, printmaking, and photography have also been included by Therrien throughout his career. Thus Therrien demonstrates his art is only limited to the wide interpretation that memory could hold.

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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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Robert Therrien

Untitled (Doors), 1996

75 x 47 cm

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Robert Therrien