Allan McCollum ART FOR SALE

Born 1944 Los Angeles, California. Known for: Sculptor, collage, abstract painter, printmaker.

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Allan McCollum is best known for his arrangements of small, solid black paintings surrounded by white matte and framed in wood. McCollums idea for this expression grew out of his interest in defining painting and reducing it to a few elements. This pursuit has allowed him to produce a consistent body of work that changes very little. His "Surrogates" as these small framed paintings are called, represent a universal sign of painting; they remove the identifiable image or the art from the viewer. His original idea of creating only one painting to exhibit repeatedly was altered to accommodate the potential for the art piece to be bought and sold as a true art object. His early "Surrogates" varied slightly in material and frame color. His... Read full biography

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Allan McCollum "The Recognizable Image Drawings" (2003 Graphite Suite of 24) - Image 1 of 4

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Allan McCollum "The Recognizable Image Drawings" (2003 Graphite Suite of 24)

Type:Drawing

Year:2003

Size:9.25" x 9.25"

Medium:Pencil

Signed:Unsigned

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Allan McCollum - The Recognizable Image Drawings (Missouri and Kansas counties along the state line), 2003. Graphite on rag paper, 24 individually framed works.9 1/4" x 9 1/4" (each frame). Visit Bid.Circle-Auction.com to view the full item listing.

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