Richard Lutzke

American, born 1951

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The image shows a series of thin, elongated rectangles radiating from a central point, forming a spiky, fan-like shape. Within the rectangles are fragments of a map with various markings, grid lines, and text labels indicating geographic details. The abstract composition resembles shredded paper pieces coming together to form an irregular shape reminiscent of a fish or burst of rays. The artwork is on a cream-colored background.
Richard Lutzke, How the Crowell Floydadas, 1980, collage on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Artist), 2015.19.2814

How the Crowell Floydadas

Richard Lutzke · 1980 · collage on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2814

The image features intersecting lines and shapes creating an intricate network on the canvas. The abstract composition resembles a city map or circuit board with fine lines and small rectangular forms scattered throughout. The elements overlap to form a tapestry of visual information.
Richard Lutzke, Noise, 1980, collage on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Women's Committee of the Corcoran Gallery of Art, and Museum Purchase with the aid of funds from the National Endowment for the Arts), 2015.19.2815

Noise

Richard Lutzke · 1980 · collage on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2815