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Tauba Auerbach — Transcending a “…liminal state between two or three dimensions,” Tauba Auerbach’s impressive
Tauba Auerbach

Transcending a “…liminal state between two or three dimensions,” Tauba Auerbach’s impressive

Tauba Auerbach's acrylic on canvas work captivates the eye with its masterful illusion of folded and crumpled surfaces, creating a tension between flatness and depth that challenges the viewer's perception of space. The meticulously rendered creases and shadows evoke the physicality of a folded sheet, yet remain resolutely two-dimensional, suspending the work in a mesmerizing liminal state between the painted surface and sculptural form. Through a precise and disciplined application of paint, Auerbach transforms the canvas into a meditation on dimensionality, perception, and the boundaries of what painting can achieve.

Medium
acrylic on canvas

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale

November 8, 2015

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Tauba Auerbach, Transcending a “…liminal state between two or three dimensions,” Tauba Auerbach’s impressive

Tauba Auerbach's acrylic on canvas work captivates the eye with its masterful illusion of folded and crumpled surfaces, creating a tension between flatness and depth that challenges the viewer's perception of space. The meticulously rendered creases and shadows evoke the physicality of a folded sheet, yet remain resolutely two-dimensional, suspending the work in a mesmerizing liminal state between the painted surface and sculptural form. Through a precise and disciplined application of paint, Auerbach transforms the canvas into a meditation on dimensionality, perception, and the boundaries of what painting can achieve.

Medium
acrylic on canvas
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Abstract Art, Acrylic On Canvas, Minimalist Aesthetic, Minimalist, Cool Tones, 2000s Art, Emerging Artist, Abstract Painting, Op Art, Three-Dimensional Effect, American Artist, Geometric Abstraction, Optical Illusion, Contemporary Art, Female Artist, Three-Dimensional Illusion

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