SAM GILLIAM "DOGON V" LITHOGRAPH, 2005
Sam Gilliam (1933–2022) is beloved as one of the 20th century's most important abstract artists. He was a true innovator in the evolution of American abstraction. Gilliam is credited with originating several groundbreaking techniques such as removing the canvas from the stretcher and draping his paintings.
Born in Mississippi, Gilliam studied at the University of Louisville and later worked in Washington D.C. with the Washington Colour School among artists such as Morris Louis and Kenneth Noland.
With a focus on structure and materiality, experimentation was the only constant in Gilliam's practice. He pushed mediums to their boundaries, blurring the contexts in which they typically exist. Working in Washinton, D.C., at the height of the Civil Rights Movement, Gilliam rejected expectations to create figurative art that addressed inequality or prioritized representation.
Gilliam's Dogon suite consists of five prints, each boasting a medley of color and form. The title relates to the Dogon people; an ethnic group indigenous to Mali, known for their astronomical knowledge and dancing ceremonies which include intricately carved masks. Gilliam produced the Dogon series following an in-depth visit to West Africa, in which he immersed himself in the community. The prints reflect his thoughts and experiences with the Dogon people--who have managed to sturdily uphold their traditions though the centuries.
This work is an outstanding example of Gilliam’s affinity for experimentation, and dedication to creating and defining art's role in unstable and changing times. It is also the best example from the five Dogon prints Gilliam created.
Today, Gilliam's work can be found in the permanent collections of institutions around the world. He has held solo exhibitions at MoMA (New York City), The Phillips Collection (Washington, D.C.), and Kunstmuseum Basel (Switzerland).
Questions about this piece? Contact us, call +1.416.704.1720, or visit our Toronto gallery.
"Dogon V"
USA, 2005
Lithograph, intaglio and relief print
30"H 22.5"W (sheet)
35.5" 27.5"W (framed)
Signed "Sam Gilliam" titled "V" dated "05" and numbered "6/22" on lower edge with blindstamp
From an edition of 22
Published by Vermillion Editions Limited, Hopkins, MN
Very good condition
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SAM GILLIAM "DOGON V" LITHOGRAPH, 2005
Sam Gilliam (1933–2022) is beloved as one of the 20th century's most important abstract artists. He was a true innovator in the evolution of American abstraction. Gilliam is credited with originating several groundbreaking techniques such as removing the canvas from the stretcher and draping his paintings.
Born in Mississippi, Gilliam studied at the University of Louisville and later worked in Washington D.C. with the Washington Colour School among artists such as Morris Louis and Kenneth Noland.
With a focus on structure and materiality, experimentation was the only constant in Gilliam's practice. He pushed mediums to their boundaries, blurring the contexts in which they typically exist. Working in Washinton, D.C., at the height of the Civil Rights Movement, Gilliam rejected expectations to create figurative art that addressed inequality or prioritized representation.
Gilliam's Dogon suite consists of five prints, each boasting a medley of color and form. The title relates to the Dogon people; an ethnic group indigenous to Mali, known for their astronomical knowledge and dancing ceremonies which include intricately carved masks. Gilliam produced the Dogon series following an in-depth visit to West Africa, in which he immersed himself in the community. The prints reflect his thoughts and experiences with the Dogon people--who have managed to sturdily uphold their traditions though the centuries.
This work is an outstanding example of Gilliam’s affinity for experimentation, and dedication to creating and defining art's role in unstable and changing times. It is also the best example from the five Dogon prints Gilliam created.
Today, Gilliam's work can be found in the permanent collections of institutions around the world. He has held solo exhibitions at MoMA (New York City), The Phillips Collection (Washington, D.C.), and Kunstmuseum Basel (Switzerland).
Questions about this piece? Contact us, call +1.416.704.1720, or visit our Toronto gallery.
"Dogon V"
USA, 2005
Lithograph, intaglio and relief print
30"H 22.5"W (sheet)
35.5" 27.5"W (framed)
Signed "Sam Gilliam" titled "V" dated "05" and numbered "6/22" on lower edge with blindstamp
From an edition of 22
Published by Vermillion Editions Limited, Hopkins, MN
Very good condition
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Sam Gilliam (1933–2022) is beloved as one of the 20th century's most important abstract artists. He was a true innovator in the evolution of American abstraction. Gilliam is credited with originating several groundbreaking techniques such as removing the canvas from the stretcher and draping his paintings.
Born in Mississippi, Gilliam studied at the University of Louisville and later worked in Washington D.C. with the Washington Colour School among artists such as Morris Louis and Kenneth Noland.
With a focus on structure and materiality, experimentation was the only constant in Gilliam's practice. He pushed mediums to their boundaries, blurring the contexts in which they typically exist. Working in Washinton, D.C., at the height of the Civil Rights Movement, Gilliam rejected expectations to create figurative art that addressed inequality or prioritized representation.
Gilliam's Dogon suite consists of five prints, each boasting a medley of color and form. The title relates to the Dogon people; an ethnic group indigenous to Mali, known for their astronomical knowledge and dancing ceremonies which include intricately carved masks. Gilliam produced the Dogon series following an in-depth visit to West Africa, in which he immersed himself in the community. The prints reflect his thoughts and experiences with the Dogon people--who have managed to sturdily uphold their traditions though the centuries.
This work is an outstanding example of Gilliam’s affinity for experimentation, and dedication to creating and defining art's role in unstable and changing times. It is also the best example from the five Dogon prints Gilliam created.
Today, Gilliam's work can be found in the permanent collections of institutions around the world. He has held solo exhibitions at MoMA (New York City), The Phillips Collection (Washington, D.C.), and Kunstmuseum Basel (Switzerland).
Questions about this piece? Contact us, call +1.416.704.1720, or visit our Toronto gallery.
"Dogon V"
USA, 2005
Lithograph, intaglio and relief print
30"H 22.5"W (sheet)
35.5" 27.5"W (framed)
Signed "Sam Gilliam" titled "V" dated "05" and numbered "6/22" on lower edge with blindstamp
From an edition of 22
Published by Vermillion Editions Limited, Hopkins, MN
Very good condition
