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Ross Bleckner's PS III (1997) is a screenprint that embodies his ethereal and abstract approach to art. The composition features a mesmerizing array of floating, flower-like forms in vibrant hues of red, blue, green, and yellow, set against a dark, atmospheric background. The circular and organic shapes seem to hover, giving the artwork a sense of depth and movement, as if the viewer is looking into a cosmic or cellular landscape. The blurred edges and soft transitions between colors enhance the dreamy, otherworldly quality typical of Bleckner’s style. The print evokes themes of transformation, fragility, and the ephemeral nature of beauty, inviting contemplation on the transient aspects of life and nature.

Ross Bleckner (USA, 1949) is a contemporary painter celebrated for his ethereal, meditative works exploring memory, loss, and transcendence. Known for his use of light, blurred imagery, and recurring motifs like flowers and chandeliers, his art often bridges abstraction and representation. Bleckner's work reflects deep emotional resonance, with themes of mortality and healing.

Ross Bleckner

PS III, 1997

Name: PS III, 1997
SKU: 14169
Price: 3575.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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

Screen-print

Screen-print Screen printing is a technique where ink is transferred through a mesh onto a substrate, with areas blocked by a stencil to prevent ink from passing through. This method, also known as serigraphy or silkscreen printing, is commonly used to produce prints on posters, T-shirts, vinyl, stickers, wood, and other materials. The process is a type of stencil printing, allowing for vibrant, detailed designs on various surfaces.

Edition

Edition of 75

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Known for his large-scale, evocative and immersive paintings, Ross Bleckner is an artist whose work blends abstraction and recognisable motifs to create a final result that analyses the notions of transcendence and perception. Central to a lot of Bleckner’s work was human disease, notably AIDS – such paintings as 8,122+ are so titled to reflect the number of people who had died of AIDS up until that point in history. His Cell paintings are another series that highlights the condition of the diseased human body – the series of paintings was comprised of several volumetric, multi-coloured circles or ‘cells’ against a dark, gray background; the final result looked like molecules or droplet of bloods viewed under the microscope. Although Bleckner’s work focuses on disease and ultimately death, he has stated that he does no find it to be morbid, but more of a study on life and the ups and downs of death - “we’re born, we live, we die.” (Artist website)

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What is contemporary art?

Contemporary art refers to avant-garde or innovative art created in the recent past or present day. The exact starting point of contemporary art varies depending on the institution, often tied to the founding year of museums or galleries that showcase the style. Contemporary art is characterized by its focus on current ideas, diverse media, and the exploration of new concepts and techniques.

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Ross Bleckner

PS III, 1997

106.7 x 83.8 cm

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Ross Bleckner