Sam Gilliam

American, 1933 - 2022

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    Sam Gilliam

    1972

    Acrylic on canvas  Accession ID  2015.19.158

    Not on view
  • The image displays an abstract composition with various colors and shapes. Some areas have red hues with blue, green, pink, and orange surrounding them. The shapes resemble sponges or clouds, and the mix of light and dark colors creates a dynamic scene. The overall texture of the image can be likened to marbled paper or a rocky surface.

    Fire

    Sam Gilliam

    1972

    Color lithograph on japanese paper  Accession ID  2009.46.1

    Not on view
  • The image shows a crumpled piece of paper with abstract shapes and colorful lines. The colors include blue, green, yellow, and hints of orange, set against a burgundy background.

    Untitled

    Sam Gilliam

    1971-1973

    Watercolor and aluminum powder on crumpled nonwoven viscose rayon  Accession ID  2015.19.3148

    Not on view
  • The image displays irregular, sinuous white lines and shapes across various shades of green. The lines overlay the green background, creating an abstract visual. The green background is textured and mottled.

    Fire (artist proof)

    Sam Gilliam

    1971

    Color lithograph on japanese paper (green variant)  Accession ID  2008.130.2

    Not on view
  • The image shows interlacing lines and irregular shapes creating a complex and textured surface, with darker branch-like patterns spreading over a lighter colored background. The abstract composition blends maroon, yellow, and hints of green. The interplay of colors and textures resembles natural elements such as foliage or geological formations, with fine fibers adding a tactile quality to the image.

    Untitled

    Sam Gilliam

    1971

    Watercolor on handmade paper with varnish  Accession ID  2006.135.1

    Not on view
  • The image features rectangular and quadrilateral shapes defined by overlapping lines, creating an abstract composition. The central rectangle is filled with a gradient of colors blending from earthy greens to blues and hints of yellow, bordered by a splattered pattern resembling colorful clouds or watercolor blotches.

    Wave

    Sam Gilliam

    1971

    Color lithograph on four pieces of foil mounted on wove paper  Accession ID  2008.130.1

    Not on view
  • The image displays a swirling array of colors in shades of deep blue, green, and orange. The colors blend seamlessly to create an abstract composition with dark outer edges framing a brighter central mass.

    Fire (artist proof)

    Sam Gilliam

    1971

    Color lithograph on japanese paper (horizontal variant)  Accession ID  2008.130.3

    Not on view
  • The image shows a canvas with irregular, organic shapes blending into one another to create a dynamic arrangement of colors. The composition features shades of red, orange, green, blue, and purple creating an abstract artwork.

    Fire (artist proof)

    Sam Gilliam

    1971

    Folded color lithograph on japanese paper  Accession ID  2008.130.4

    Not on view
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    Untitled

    Sam Gilliam

    1969

    Brush and black ink, acrylic, and metallic paint with string on strathmore wove paper  Accession ID  2015.19.2566

    Not on view
  • The image features an abstract composition with sharp black lines and curved strokes across the canvas. The black lines intersect and overlap, resembling peaks or mountains. Red splatters and streaks punctuate the pattern. The shapes and lines may suggest landscapes, grasses, or the movement of ink in water, creating a balance between rigidity and fluidity.

    Untitled

    Sam Gilliam

    1969

    Brush with black and red ink on wove paper  Accession ID  2015.19.2565

    Not on view
  • This painted canvas hangs on the wall loosely from four gathered peaks—one peak on each end to the left and right, and two peaks evenly spaced in between. The fabric is tightly wrapped with a leather cord into a fist-like form to create each peak, except for the right-most peak, where the fabric is knotted. The canvas is stained with large areas of soft color that largely meld together, with mostly pink, peach, and yellow to the left that transitions to violet, turquoise, and sky blue to the right. Hard-edged, vivid orange streaks break through the blues and greens to the right.

    Relative

    Sam Gilliam

    1968

    Acrylic on canvas  Accession ID  1994.39.1

    On View: East Building Upper Level, Gallery E407
  • The painting contains a series of triangular shapes radiating up from the lower right corner of the canvas. The shapes begin very thin in that corner and get wider as they travel towards the top left corner. The shapes are filled with bold colors such as red, orange, blue, brown, mustard yellow, bright yellow, and pastel yellow. On either side of this collection of shapes and between them is a light tan color. The widening shapes of these long triangles are similar to expanding beams of light.

    Shoot Six

    Sam Gilliam

    1965

    Acrylic on canvas  Accession ID  2015.19.142

    Not on view