Sol LeWitt
SOL LEWITT "PREPARATORY DRAWING" 1981
Sol LeWitt (1928-2007) is an important contributor to minimalism and conceptual art.
Many of his works were created from elaborate and detailed instructions rather than his own hand or labor. His (in)famous large-scale "wall drawings" for example, destabilized and expanded the conventional definition of authorship as they were executed by teams using instructions. Furthermore these classic "wall drawings" were often temporary - only lasting the duration of an exhibition.
Influenced by his time as an architect, LeWitt's artistic practice was rooted in a deep appreciation of geometric forms. Utilizing ratios, patterns, and formulas, the artist would geometric, abstract works across many mediums.
This intimate drawing offers a glimpse into the artist's nearly scientific process of exploring shape. A square fills the left half of the sheet, hosting a series of horizontal, vertical, and diagonal lines that divide the shape into four distinct quarters. The various lines and angles further divide the shape into distinct fractions as if to reveal their complete geometric potential.
The line-work in this piece is notably raw and organic, providing a striking contrast to his typically meticulous aesthetic. It presents a fascinating opportunity to observe the artist's creative process and instinctual mastery of geometry.
Today, LeWitt's work can be found in every major American permanent collection in addition to the Centre Pompidou (Paris) the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia (Madrid), Tate Modern (London), and the National Gallery (Ottawa).
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"Untitled" (aka "Preparatory Drawing")
Canada, 1981
Fine tip marker on paper
Initialed, dated and inscribed "Toronto" by the artist
4"H 6"W (work)
Framed
Very good condition.
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