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Sam Gilliam — Pantheon IX
Sam Gilliam

Pantheon IX

A dynamic interplay of richly layered color and texture defines this mixed media work, as Sam Gilliam merges the organic fluidity of paint on canvas with the rigid industrial presence of sheet metal. The composition pulses with energy, reflecting Gilliam's lifelong experimentation with unconventional surfaces and materials that challenge the traditional boundaries of painting. The title's reference to a grand pantheon evokes a monumental, almost sacred quality, elevating the abstract forms into a realm of collective power and mythic resonance.

Medium
mixed media on canvas and sheet metal

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Under the Influence

March 8, 2013

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Sam Gilliam, Pantheon IX

A dynamic interplay of richly layered color and texture defines this mixed media work, as Sam Gilliam merges the organic fluidity of paint on canvas with the rigid industrial presence of sheet metal. The composition pulses with energy, reflecting Gilliam's lifelong experimentation with unconventional surfaces and materials that challenge the traditional boundaries of painting. The title's reference to a grand pantheon evokes a monumental, almost sacred quality, elevating the abstract forms into a realm of collective power and mythic resonance.

Medium
mixed media on canvas and sheet metal
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Dynamic Composition, Canvas And Metal, Non-Representational, Renowned Artist, Male Artist, Mixed Media, American Artist, Contemporary Era, Vibrant Colors

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