Late Revelations

"Unlike most of his colleagues, de Kooning never jettisoned the world at large from his work. It’s just not easy to recognize his references. Anyone who saw his survey show at Guild Hall in Easthampton in 1981 had the opportunity to see a sculpture of a clam digger installed in front of a colorful canvas animated by abstract squiggles, scrawls and swooshes. However, with the bronze cast as a guide, it was obvious that the oil painting’s thick, wide brushstrokes formed the contours of a figure in motion. "  [Read Full Article]

Published by:  Obit Magazine
On:  10/04/11
Website:  http://www.obit-mag.com

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