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Jan Schoonhoven — Modulated ridges
Jan Schoonhoven

Modulated ridges

1965

A meticulously constructed relief of painted cardboard, *Modulated Ridges* exemplifies Schoonhoven's signature exploration of light and shadow through precise geometric repetition. Rows of carefully formed ridges create subtle undulations across the surface, their white painted finish allowing natural light to animate the composition with shifting tonal gradations. The artist's own frame reinforces the work's self-contained, meditative quality, emphasizing his commitment to a restrained yet deeply considered visual language.

Medium
painted cardboard, in artist's frame

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

June 26, 2018

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Jan Schoonhoven, Modulated ridges, 1965

A meticulously constructed relief of painted cardboard, *Modulated Ridges* exemplifies Schoonhoven's signature exploration of light and shadow through precise geometric repetition. Rows of carefully formed ridges create subtle undulations across the surface, their white painted finish allowing natural light to animate the composition with shifting tonal gradations. The artist's own frame reinforces the work's self-contained, meditative quality, emphasizing his commitment to a restrained yet deeply considered visual language.

Medium
painted cardboard, in artist's frame
Year
1965
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Abstract Art, Twentieth Century, Dutch Artist, Male Artist, Relief Construction, White Tones, Cardboard Medium, Monochromatic, Established Artist, Three-Dimensional, Nul Movement, Geometric Patterns, Minimalism

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