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Relief, etching, aquatint, collograph, and hand-painted collage on handmade paper with embossing

Purple Antelope Space Squeeze by Sam Gilliam is a mixed-media limited edition print from 1987. Created using a combination of relief, etching, aquatint, collograph, and hand-painted collage on handmade paper, this work embodies Gilliam’s innovative approach to abstraction. The composition is a dynamic interplay of layered textures, vibrant colors, and organic shapes, evoking a sense of movement and spatial tension. With embossing adding depth and tactile quality, the artwork reflects Gilliam's signature style, merging painterly and sculptural elements to challenge traditional printmaking boundaries. This piece invites viewers to explore its complex surfaces and the emotions embedded within.

Sam Gilliam (United States, 1933–2022) was an American abstract painter and sculptor associated with the Washington Color School. Renowned for his innovative 'drape paintings,' he removed canvases from traditional stretchers, suspending them to create dynamic, sculptural forms. Gilliam's work challenged conventional boundaries between painting and sculpture, influencing generations of artists.

Sam Gilliam

Purple Antelope Space Squeeze, 1987

Name: Purple Antelope Space Squeeze, 1987
SKU: 10858
Price: 15000.00 USD
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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.

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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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Relief, etching, aquatint, collograph, and hand-painted collage on handmade paper with embossing

Sam Gilliam

Purple Antelope Space Squeeze, 1987

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 15,000

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The work itself determines the way it will go. You have to listen to it.
- Sam Gilliam

Sam Gilliam is an American artist best known for his abstract paintings, which are often composed of brightly-colored fabric draped in various ways.
Gilliam first gained recognition in the 1960s for his innovative use of found materials, such as discarded clothing and pieces of cloth, which he would then manipulate into geometric shapes. Gilliam's work is often associated with the Color Field and Lyrical Abstraction movements, both of which emphasize the use of color and brushwork to create a sense of harmony and emotional resonance.
In recent years, Gilliam has begun experimenting with new mediums, including video and photography. However, his signature style remains recognizable regardless of the medium he is working in.
Recent solo exhibitions of Gilliam's work have been held at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles.
Gilliam has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors over the course of his career, including a Guggenheim Fellowship and the National Endowment for the Arts Visual Artist Fellowship. His work can be found in the collections of many prestigious institutions, such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Tate Gallery in London. Gilliam's art has been praised for its ability to transcend traditional boundaries, both stylistically and thematically.
As one critic has noted, "Gilliam's art is about freedom-the freedom to explore, to experiment, and to create art that is at once beautiful and thought-provoking." This commitment to pushing the boundaries of art has made Gilliam one of the most important figures in American art today.

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What is Colour Field Painting?

Colour Field Painting is an abstract style characterized by large areas of a single color or simple, solid colors. The term was first used in the 1950s to describe the work of three American Abstract Expressionist painters—Barnett Newman, Mark Rothko, and Clyfford Still. Their work emphasized the emotional power of color and the creation of vast, meditative spaces through expansive color fields.

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Sam Gilliam

Purple Antelope Space Squeeze, 1987

101.6 x 101.6 cm

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