Thornton Willis

Thornton Willis

American(1936)

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Thornton Willis is an American abstract painter known for his bold geometric compositions that blend hard-edge abstraction with expressive gestural elements. His work often features interlocking angular forms and vibrant color relationships, drawing on influences from both Abstract Expressionism and Color Field painting. Willis has exhibited widely since the 1970s and is considered a significant figure in the continuation and evolution of American abstract painting.

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