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Ed Clark — Ife
Ed Clark

Ife

Ed Clark's *Ife* is a dynamic work rendered in pastel and graphite on paper, showcasing the artist's signature sweeping gestural marks that blur the boundary between abstraction and raw energy. Rich layers of color and line interact across the surface, reflecting Clark's bold, expressive approach rooted in the tradition of Abstract Expressionism. The work exemplifies his mastery of movement and spontaneity, transforming humble materials into a powerful visual statement.

Medium
pastel and graphite on paper
Dimensions
Signed
Yes

🔨 Auction Lot

Modern & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session

May 15, 2020

Estimate: $50,000$70,000

Sold: $53,340

Lot 57

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Ed Clark, Ife

Ed Clark's *Ife* is a dynamic work rendered in pastel and graphite on paper, showcasing the artist's signature sweeping gestural marks that blur the boundary between abstraction and raw energy. Rich layers of color and line interact across the surface, reflecting Clark's bold, expressive approach rooted in the tradition of Abstract Expressionism. The work exemplifies his mastery of movement and spontaneity, transforming humble materials into a powerful visual statement.

Medium
pastel and graphite on paper
Dimensions
74.9 x 104.5 cm
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Abstract Art, 20th Century, Male Artist, Pastel And Graphite, American Artist, Abstract Expressionism, Expressive Mark Making, Gestural Abstraction, Abstract Expressionist, Works on Paper, African American Artist, Warm Tones

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Art Institute of Chicago