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Horizontal color bands & vertical color bands
1990
Sol Lewitt
Works on paper
Two pieces, 61 x 105 cm each
The Lewitt’smost recent work, such as those presented here, is an arrangement of coloursthat creates a solid geometric form. The radical concept seems softened by the decorative temptation. Excelling eachother in chromatic virtuosity, the pictorial arrangements in this series ofcoloured strips are derived from a rigorously calculated horizontal andvertical geometry. Veritable chromatic fugues, these radical variations on thesame theme are governed by a single rhythm: colour.
© Adagp, Paris, 1990
Lewitt’s early works are systematically organised, self-regulating and autonomous, based around a simple shape such as the square.
Most of the artist’s work is inspired by a clearly established idea or concept. Lewitt often passes on the task of producing his works to others. His graphite Wall Drawings are one such example, in which the patterns and clear geometry demonstrate the strength of the concept.
His most recent work, such as those presented here, is an arrangement of colours that creates a solid geometric form. The radical concept seems softened by the decorative temptation.
Museum of Modern Art, New York, National Museum of Modern Art, Paris, Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, Tate Gallery, London, Stedeljik Museum, Amsterdam
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Sol Lewitt
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