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Ink on paper - Signed in pencil lower left - Monotype; Numbered 1/1

Bubble Drawing by Tara Donovan, created in 2004, is a monotype drawing that explores the delicate and organic beauty of repeating forms. This unique piece, measuring 33 x 33 cm, is made using ink on paper, and signed in pencil by the artist in the lower left corner. The composition features an intricate pattern of overlapping bubble-like shapes, creating a mesmerizing texture that resembles natural formations like cellular structures or microscopic organisms. The grayscale tones and translucent quality of the bubbles evoke a sense of depth and fluidity, characteristic of Donovan’s work that often plays with perception and organic forms. As a one-of-a-kind monotype, this piece highlights Donovan's interest in using simple materials and patterns to evoke complexity and wonder.

Tara Donovan (USA, 1969) is a contemporary artist renowned for her large-scale installations and sculptures crafted from everyday materials like plastic cups, straws, and paper plates. Her work explores the transformative power of accumulation, creating immersive environments that challenge perceptions of form and material.

Tara Donovan

Bubble Drawing, 2004

Name: Bubble Drawing, 2004
SKU: 12537

Form

Drawing / Watercolor

Drawing / WatercolorDrawing and watercolor are two traditional art techniques which stand alone as media, but are often used in conjunction with each other. Drawing can create the basic outlines for watercolor painting. Drawing over dried watercolor or using watercolor pencils are combined media techniques.

Medium

Monotype

MonotypeMonotype is a printmaking technique where an image is painted or drawn on a nonabsorbent, smooth surface, traditionally an etching plate of copper, but now also acrylic, zinc, or glass. The image is then transferred to paper using a printing press, creating a unique print. The first pressing removes most of the ink, making it difficult to produce additional prints with the same richness, resulting in a one-of-a-kind artwork.

Edition

Edition of 1/1

Easily Unframed

Yes

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Ink on paper - Signed in pencil lower left - Monotype; Numbered 1/1

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Limited Edition Print

Relief printing

USD 19,750

Tara Donovan

Bubble Drawing, 2004

Drawing / Watercolor

Monotype

EUR 10,000 - 12,000

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Inspiration is a joke; real artists sit down and work.
- Tara Donovan

Tara Donovan (b. 1969 USA) is an acclaimed American artist known for her innovative and immersive sculptural installations that transform everyday materials into extraordinary works of art. Donovan employs common objects such as plastic cups, straws, paper plates, pins, and buttons, assembling them in massive quantities to create intricate, organic forms that often mimic natural phenomena like clouds, dunes, and cellular structures. Her work explores themes of perception, transformation, and the relationship between the mundane and the sublime, inviting viewers to reconsider the materials and spaces around them. Donovan's process involves meticulous repetition and accumulation, resulting in works that are both monumental and delicate, highlighting the interplay between structure and chaos. She has been recognized with numerous awards and has exhibited widely in prestigious institutions, solidifying her position as a significant figure in contemporary art.

Artwork by Marcel Duchamp

What is Found Object?

A found object is a term used to describe a man-made or natural object, or a fragment of one, that an artist discovers or purchases and keeps for inspiration or as a work of art. The artist may also modify the object or incorporate it into a collage or assemblage, transforming it into a new piece of art.

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Tara Donovan

Bubble Drawing, 2004

33 x 33 cm

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