Lot 98A
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Rick Abrams (American, XX-XXI). Two untitled reverse paintings on acrylic glass over backdrop colorblock paintings, n.d. Each reverse painting is signed at the lower right. A pendant pair of abstract paintings by Rick Abrams. Each is comprised of a reverse painting on acrylic glass layered over a backdrop colorblock painting. The compositions of the reverse paintings feature matrices of expressively painted swirls and lush brushstrokes as well as sharply delineated stenciled geometric motifs. These reverse paintings are superimposed over colorblock paintings that are the same size, with each block of color rendered in an abstract expressionist, gestural manner. Abrams describes his unique technique as follows, "Most of my art is created with acrylic paint that I apply by hand, using rollers, air brush or sponge, on the reverse side of clear acrylic glass using a stencil technique. I then float the painted clear layer over a second painting or digital collage done on a panel of white styrene. This creates a multi-layer effect giving the finished piece a unique juxtaposition of shapes, shadows and colors." A wonderful pair of artworks by Rick Abrams mounted in black custom frames. Size of each painting: 36.25" L x 36.25" W (92.1 cm x 92.1 cm)
Provenance: private Goldstein collection, Denver, Colorado, USA. The Goldstein's have amassed their collection over the past six decades.
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- Condition: Each reverse painting is signed at lower right. Both are fit with suspension wires and ready to display.
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