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Agnes Martin — Snow
Agnes Martin

Snow

1964

Agnes Martin's "Snow" is a delicate ink on paper work that exemplifies her characteristic approach to abstraction through subtle, hand drawn grids and linear patterns. The work demonstrates Martin's interest in capturing ephemeral natural phenomena and emotional states through minimalist geometric means, translating the quiet, undifferentiated quality of snow into precise but intimate marks on paper. Created during a period when Martin was increasingly focused on the spiritual and meditative aspects of her practice, this piece reflects her conviction that simple, repeated marks could evoke complex sensory and psychological experiences.

Medium
ink on paper

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Modern & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session

November 20, 2024

Lot 33

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Agnes Martin, Snow, 1964

Agnes Martin's "Snow" is a delicate ink on paper work that exemplifies her characteristic approach to abstraction through subtle, hand drawn grids and linear patterns. The work demonstrates Martin's interest in capturing ephemeral natural phenomena and emotional states through minimalist geometric means, translating the quiet, undifferentiated quality of snow into precise but intimate marks on paper. Created during a period when Martin was increasingly focused on the spiritual and meditative aspects of her practice, this piece reflects her conviction that simple, repeated marks could evoke complex sensory and psychological experiences.

Medium
ink on paper
Year
1964
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Grid Pattern, Canadian Artist, Serene, Geometric Composition, Nature Inspired, Contemplative aesthetic, Abstraction, Gouache And Graphite, Minimalism

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Alex Capecelatro