Astre et signes 1
2021
Astre et signes 1 combines oil and ink on canvas in a sophisticated exploration of celestial imagery and symbolic mark-making. The work merges geometric abstraction with gestural expressionism, where stars and signs float across the composition as both visual elements and conceptual markers. Adnan layers translucent oil with precise ink marks to create depth and luminosity. The title references the cosmos and language, reflecting the artist's lifelong fascination with how humans interpret the heavens. This dual-medium approach demonstrates her technical mastery and conceptual ambition in her final years.
- Medium
- Oil and ink on canvas
- Dimensions
- Spotted At
- Gallery · Galerie Lelong
Notes
From Galerie Lelong catalog. Reference: W23368.
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Collectors with works by Etel Adnan
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Lee Ufan
Korean · b. 1936
Lee Ufan combines gestural marks with minimalist abstraction on canvas, creating compositions where symbolic marks and empty space generate deep cosmic resonance, closely mirroring Adnan's interplay of oil and ink as distinct yet unified forces.
Zarina Hashmi
Indian · b. 1937
Zarina integrated ink and mixed media to produce abstract works rich in celestial symbolism and poetic signs, sharing Adnan's interest in cosmic imagery and the layering of symbolic marks to create spiritual and philosophical meaning.
Beauford Delaney
American · b. 1901
Delaney's oil on canvas works feature luminous gestural abstraction where swirling color fields evoke celestial light and energy, paralleling Adnan's exploration of cosmic themes through expressive layering and the interaction of distinct paint qualities.
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