
Biosphere #3
1971
Neil Jenney's *Biosphere #3* (1971) is a two-part oil on panel work presented in the artist's characteristically bold, hand-lettered frame, which functions as an integral element of the composition rather than a mere border. The painting reflects Jenney's "bad painting" aesthetic and his ongoing concern with ecological themes, juxtaposing raw, gestural imagery with the blunt didacticism of its labeling. Together, the dual panels and enclosing frame create a tension between the painterly and the conceptual, situating the work at the intersection of figuration and social commentary.
- Medium
- oil on panel, in artist's frame, in two parts
- Dimensions
- Spotted At
- Auction House ยท Phillips
Notes
Execution: Painted in 1971โ1975.
๐จ Auction Lot
Modern & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session
May 15, 2020
Estimate: $40,000 โ $60,000
Sold: $323,850
Lot 77
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