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John McCracken โ€” Chieftain
John McCracken

Chieftain

1992

A sleek, monolithic plank leans against the wall at a precise angle, its deep, lustrous surface catching and reflecting light with an almost supernatural brilliance. McCracken's meticulous application of lacquer and resin creates a flawless, mirror-like finish that blurs the boundary between object and illusion. *Chieftain* embodies the artist's lifelong exploration of minimalism and transcendence, evoking both industrial precision and a quiet, meditative presence.

Medium
lacquer, resin, fiberglass and plywood

๐Ÿ”จ Auction Lot

20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

November 17, 2016

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John McCracken, Chieftain, 1992

A sleek, monolithic plank leans against the wall at a precise angle, its deep, lustrous surface catching and reflecting light with an almost supernatural brilliance. McCracken's meticulous application of lacquer and resin creates a flawless, mirror-like finish that blurs the boundary between object and illusion. *Chieftain* embodies the artist's lifelong exploration of minimalism and transcendence, evoking both industrial precision and a quiet, meditative presence.

Medium
lacquer, resin, fiberglass and plywood
Year
1992
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Geometric, Sleek and Meditative, 20th Century, Mid Century Modern, Minimalist, Male Artist, Cool Tones, Fiberglass Construction, Geometric Form, Industrial Materials, Minimalist Artist, American Artist, Lacquer And Resin, Plank Sculpture, Minimalist Art, Abstract Sculpture, Monochromatic, Three-Dimensional, Abstract, Minimalism

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