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Philip Taaffe — Philip Taaffe
Philip Taaffe

Philip Taaffe

Philip Taaffe's vibrant monoprint showcases the artist's signature fusion of ornamental patterns and abstract forms, rendered in a rich palette of layered colours on delicate Japanese paper. The work reflects Taaffe's longstanding interest in borrowing and reinterpreting motifs from diverse cultural and artistic traditions, weaving them into a complex yet harmonious visual tapestry. The full sheet of Japanese paper lends the composition an organic, luminous quality that enhances the depth and fluidity of the intricate printed surface.

Medium
Monoprint in colours, on Japanese paper, the full sheet.

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Evening & Day Editions

June 7, 2017

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Philip Taaffe, Philip Taaffe

Philip Taaffe's vibrant monoprint showcases the artist's signature fusion of ornamental patterns and abstract forms, rendered in a rich palette of layered colours on delicate Japanese paper. The work reflects Taaffe's longstanding interest in borrowing and reinterpreting motifs from diverse cultural and artistic traditions, weaving them into a complex yet harmonious visual tapestry. The full sheet of Japanese paper lends the composition an organic, luminous quality that enhances the depth and fluidity of the intricate printed surface.

Medium
Monoprint in colours, on Japanese paper, the full sheet.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Abstract Art, Male Artist, Japanese Paper, Printmaking, Contemporary Artist, American Artist, Ornamental Style, Late 20th Century, Ornamental, Monoprint, Vibrant Colors, Neo-Expressionism, Pattern and Decoration, Decorative Abstraction

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