Steve Keister

Keister, Stephen Lee

American, born 1949

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The image displays sweeping curved black lines intersecting with broad diagonal green brushstrokes on a blue grid background, creating an abstract composition. The lines and green shapes form various patterns against the structured grid background, enhancing the artwork's abstract nature.
Steve Keister, Untitled, 1990, charcoal and tempera paint on wove Designer Grids paper, Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection, 2007.6.110

Untitled

Steve Keister · 1990 · charcoal and tempera paint on wove Designer Grids paper ·  Accession ID  2007.6.110

The image shows an abstract composition of geometric shapes. A three-dimensional grid cube is in the center, intersected by an elongated, spindle-shaped form that cuts through it diagonally. The design suggests movement and depth, and the gridlines on the cube contrast with the organic curve of the spindle shape.
Steve Keister, Untitled, 1988, black spray paint on wove Designer Grids paper, Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection, 2007.6.109

Untitled

Steve Keister · 1988 · black spray paint on wove Designer Grids paper ·  Accession ID  2007.6.109

The image displays sweeping, intertwined lines creating a dynamic visual flow across the canvas. Bold, curved strokes intersect and overlap, resembling freeform movements or the trails of a ribbon in motion. The lines suggest an energetic entanglement, similar to twisting ribbons or cords. The abstract nature invites viewers to connect the forms to ideas of movement and fluidity.
Steve Keister, Untitled, 1987, charcoal on wove paper, Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection, 2007.6.108

Untitled

Steve Keister · 1987 · charcoal on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2007.6.108

The image displays intersecting lines in black and red against a soft, pale background. The lines form an abstract geometric shape that resembles a three-dimensional wireframe cube.
Steve Keister, Untitled (verso), 1983, wax crayon on wove paper, Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection, 2007.6.107.b

Untitled (verso)

Steve Keister · 1983 · wax crayon on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2007.6.107.b

The image shows a series of angular lines forming an abstract shape on a light background. Brown lines intersect with a prominent black line, creating geometric forms resembling a kite or folded origami shape. The abstract intersecting lines create a dynamic and open-ended visual suggestive of interconnected structures.
Steve Keister, Untitled (recto), 1983, wax crayon on wove paper, Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection, 2007.6.107.a

Untitled (recto)

Steve Keister · 1983 · wax crayon on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2007.6.107.a