Mark Grotjahn’s
Mark Grotjahn's dynamic composition in oil on linen showcases his signature radiating lines that explode outward from multiple vanishing points, creating a powerful sense of depth and movement. The richly layered brushwork builds a dense, tactile surface where bold, gestural strokes intersect and overlap in a vibrant interplay of color and form. This work exemplifies Grotjahn's masterful ability to merge geometric precision with raw, expressive energy.
- Medium
- oil on linen
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale
November 8, 2015
More by Mark Grotjahn
Untitled (Tuscan Red and Pink Rose Butterfly 45.90)
2015
"The ‘Face Paintings’ allow me to express myself in a way that the ‘Butterflies’ don’t. I have an idea as to what sort of face is going to happen when I do a ‘Face Painting,’ but I don’t exactly know what color it will take, or how many eyes it’s going to have, whereas the ‘Butterflies’ are fairly planned out. They’re still intuitive, but I generally know where they are going. It’s a different kind of freedom, a different kind of expressionism. It’s personal without being overtly personal."
Untitled (Black and Brown Butterfly 647a & 647b)
2006
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