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James Lee Byars — Tsol
James Lee Byars

Tsol

1986

"Tsol" by James Lee Byars is an enigmatic work that embodies the artist's lifelong fascination with perfection, mysticism, and the philosophical weight of language and form. Characteristic of Byars' practice, the piece exists at the threshold between presence and absence, inviting contemplation of the ineffable. Its title, like much of his work, carries a cryptic resonance that challenges the viewer to search for meaning in the space between the known and the unknowable.

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

March 9, 2018

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James Lee Byars, Tsol, 1986

"Tsol" by James Lee Byars is an enigmatic work that embodies the artist's lifelong fascination with perfection, mysticism, and the philosophical weight of language and form. Characteristic of Byars' practice, the piece exists at the threshold between presence and absence, inviting contemplation of the ineffable. Its title, like much of his work, carries a cryptic resonance that challenges the viewer to search for meaning in the space between the known and the unknowable.

Year
1986
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Performance Art, Male Artist, Conceptual Art, Avant-Garde, Postmodern, Enigmatic Mood, American Artist, Installation Art, Enigmatic, Late 20th Century, Minimalist Aesthetics, Avant-Garde Artist, Abstract, Text-Based Art, Gold Palette, Minimalism

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