Paul Reed

Reed, Paul Allen

American, 1919 - 2015

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The image displays overlapping shapes and lines created in bold colors such as red, yellow, blue, and brown. The abstract forms consist of curves, arcs, and intersecting planes. The layers give the impression of petals, waves, or ribbons in motion. The composition evokes depth and movement, similar to a kaleidoscope or stained glass art.
Paul Reed, 8 24 85 4, 1985, gouache on two sheets of calendered wove paper, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2018.143.53.1-2

8 24 85 4

Paul Reed · 1985 · gouache on two sheets of calendered wove paper ·  Accession ID  2018.143.53.1-2

The image consists of intersecting geometric shapes creating angular lines and vibrant planes of color. The shapes resemble a fragmented 3D object or kaleidoscope of angular facets, resembling a modern abstract composition. Bold colors like green, pink, blue, and beige are used, forming a complex and creative pattern.
Paul Reed, Zig-Field, 1970, color screenprint on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Vincent Melzac, 1971), 2015.143.161

Zig-Field

Paul Reed · 1970 · color screenprint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.143.161

The image displays a geometric composition of interconnected shapes, primarily triangles and parallelograms. The pattern forms a three-dimensional cube-like structure with vibrant colors such as pink, red, orange, blue, and gray. The shapes and colors interact to create depth and dimension, resembling a corner of an abstract sculpture.
Paul Reed, Lou Stovall, The Workshop, Inc., Barcelona, 1969, color screenprint on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Vincent Melzac, 1971), 2015.19.2512

Barcelona

Paul Reed, Lou Stovall, The Workshop, Inc. · 1969 · color screenprint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2512

This painting shows five horizontal stripes in a vibrant gradient from pale pink to dark purple. Each stripe is a different color, and they are all the same size. Beneath these stripes, running down the center of the print, is a wide vertical orange stripe. The vertical stripe intersects with the horizontal stripes, dividing each of them into three equal rectangles. In each horizontal stripe, the central rectangle is a slightly different color, as it is where the orange and purple-pink color blend together. The background is an off-white color.
Paul Reed, Coherence, 1966, acrylic on canvas, Gift of Bill McGillicuddy in memory of Thomas W. Reed and Robert A. Reed, 2011.131.1

Coherence

Paul Reed · 1966 · acrylic on canvas ·  Accession ID  2011.131.1

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Paul Reed · 1966-1969 · acrylic on canvas ·  Accession ID  2015.19.130