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Sam Gilliam — Map II
Sam Gilliam

Map II

A vibrant and layered composition by Sam Gilliam, *Map II* brings together polypropylene, acrylic, and monoprint techniques across an assemblage of collaged paper, secured with aluminum fasteners on a wood panel. The work reflects Gilliam's lifelong exploration of materiality and process, transforming humble and industrial elements into a richly textured surface that pulses with color and movement. Housed in the artist's own frame, the piece extends Gilliam's signature practice of challenging the boundaries between painting, sculpture, and object.

Medium
polypropylene, acrylic and monoprint on an assemblage of collaged paper, with aluminum fasteners on wood panel, in artist's frame

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

May 10, 2016

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Sam Gilliam, Map II

A vibrant and layered composition by Sam Gilliam, *Map II* brings together polypropylene, acrylic, and monoprint techniques across an assemblage of collaged paper, secured with aluminum fasteners on a wood panel. The work reflects Gilliam's lifelong exploration of materiality and process, transforming humble and industrial elements into a richly textured surface that pulses with color and movement. Housed in the artist's own frame, the piece extends Gilliam's signature practice of challenging the boundaries between painting, sculpture, and object.

Medium
polypropylene, acrylic and monoprint on an assemblage of collaged paper, with aluminum fasteners on wood panel, in artist's frame
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Male Artist, Mixed Media, Experimental, Collage, Relief Construction, American Artist, Abstract Expressionism, Color Field, Geometric Abstraction, Assemblage Art, Late 20th Century, Experimental Texture, Contemporary Art, Modern Master, African American Artist, Color Field Painting, Vibrant Colors

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