St. Louis
1982
Part of Serra's exploration of drawing as a fundamental sculptural practice, this 1982 monotype demonstrates the artist's mastery of mark-making beyond his renowned steel installations. Executed in black Paintstik on German Etching paper, the work captures the gestural intensity that characterizes Serra's two-dimensional output from this period. Published by Anthology Film Archive in an edition of 75, this artist's proof exemplifies the printmaking collaborations that allowed Serra to investigate weight, density, and material presence on paper with the same rigor he brought to his large-scale public works.
- Medium
- Monotype in black with Paintstik on German Etching paper
- Dimensions
- Edition
- 10 of 75
- Signed
- Yes
Notes
Artist's proof from an edition of 75. Published by Anthology Film Archive, New York.
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Collectors with works by Richard Serra
Artists in conversation
Donald Judd
American · b. 1928
Judd shared Serra's commitment to minimalist sculpture using industrial materials and explored how geometric forms interact with architectural space. Both artists prioritized the physical presence of objects over representational meaning.
Carl Andre
American · b. 1935
Andre's site specific floor based sculptures using raw industrial materials like steel and lead directly parallel Serra's investigations into materiality and spatial occupation. Both emerged from the same minimalist milieu in the 1960s.
Anthony Caro
British · b. 1924
Caro's large scale welded steel sculptures share Serra's interest in monumental abstract form and the expressive potential of raw industrial metal. Both artists transformed fabricated steel into works that command and define surrounding space.
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