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Larry Bell — ELBK 10 (Ellipse on Black 10)
Larry Bell

ELBK 10 (Ellipse on Black 10)

1981

ELBK 10 (Ellipse on Black 10) is a striking work by Larry Bell that showcases his masterful exploration of light, surface, and perception. Created using aluminum with silicon monoxide on paper, the piece reflects Bell's signature approach to manipulating reflective and translucent materials to create subtle shifts in tone and luminosity. The elliptical form emerges from a deep black ground, inviting the viewer to contemplate the interplay between materiality and the ephemeral qualities of light.

Medium
aluminium with silicon monoxide on paper

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

June 26, 2018

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Larry Bell, ELBK 10 (Ellipse on Black 10), 1981

ELBK 10 (Ellipse on Black 10) is a striking work by Larry Bell that showcases his masterful exploration of light, surface, and perception. Created using aluminum with silicon monoxide on paper, the piece reflects Bell's signature approach to manipulating reflective and translucent materials to create subtle shifts in tone and luminosity. The elliptical form emerges from a deep black ground, inviting the viewer to contemplate the interplay between materiality and the ephemeral qualities of light.

Medium
aluminium with silicon monoxide on paper
Year
1981
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th-Century Art, Abstract Art, Geometric Art, Dark Palette, Male Artist, Mixed Media, Contemporary Artist, American Artist, Monochromatic, Elliptical Forms, Light and Space Movement, Minimalism

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