As I was writing a piece about Susan recently, her methodology for producing work based on a data set which she did not control echos somewhat I think in the “systems” of some of the Zombie Formalists, a movement which slightly predates my return to painting and apparently was worth missing entirely Instead of cashing in though, Lucien pivoted.
#luciensmith
Was talking about automatism with a fellow artist who surprisingly was unfamiliar. In addition to other good material on the topic the Tate’s online presence has this great article on Susan “discussing her work in the context of involuntary drawing, Susan Morris provides a history of her practice by examining the art of Jules-Etienne Marey, Marcel Duchamp, Pablo Picasso and Tacita Dean.” Her work deriving from data on sleep patterns is also interesting.
#susanmorris
Another icon that like Abraham we have lost recently. She was known simply as Zarina, and for her symbolist semi-abstract prints. Her website is still up.
#zarina
With their current round open for submissions I was looking through the website for the Hopper Prize and found this nice interview with Sarah on “the physicality of making sculpture, negotiating balance, creative catharsis & personal truth.” Links to her portfolio (not all of which is abstract/non-representational) and site in the article.
#sarahtortora
Abraham Palatnik, an important Brazilian modernist artist, has died at 92 of coronavirus-related complications. He was a Concretist like Lygia, practicing and making kinetic art, and was a member of Grupo Frente.
#abrahampalatnik
Although not new to me, Hans entered my orbit a couple times recently (thanks Pinterest algorithm) so it was time to look a little more and collect some images. Teacher, painter- I dig it.
#hanshoffman
In addition to making good work that’s included in a virtual show has some interesting things to say about being a parent and artist during #covid19.
#ardenbendlerbrowning
Makes some large paintings. As someone who also has an academic background and is interested in an equilibrium between chaos and control, I’m in.
#secundidohernandez
IG find for #artasplay (which relates of course to my own search for relevant hashtags).
#laurihopkins
(Artsy says “Frieze is still happening”)…
(Looks through catalog, sees Evelyn’s piece below)
(Heads over to #richardgraygallery to see more, also discovers Judith whose estate the gallery also represents)
#evelynstatsinger
#judithrothschild
Painting After Art is Dead 