Jim Forsberg

Forsberg, James

American, 1919 - 1991

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The image shows bold black shapes arranged in angular and curved lines against a neutral background. The abstract design suggests plant leaves or petals radiating from central stems, resembling stylized foliage. The artwork's structure simplifies the silhouette of a plant, reducing organic forms to geometrical shapes, connecting nature to abstract art.
Jim Forsberg, Plant Life, 1961, cardboard cut, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.1.14

Plant Life

Jim Forsberg · 1961 · cardboard cut ·  Accession ID  1964.1.14

The image displays a group of dark elliptical shapes arranged in an abstract pattern on a light background. The shapes resemble stylized or fragmented branches with leaves, suggesting a connection to natural foliage. Linear divisions separate the shapes, hinting at a minimalist depiction of botanical elements. The forms suggest scattered or interconnected leaves, creating an organic, flowing structure.
Jim Forsberg, Flower Image, 1956, cardboard cut, Rosenwald Collection, 1959.10.19

Flower Image

Jim Forsberg · 1956 · cardboard cut ·  Accession ID  1959.10.19

The image displays a series of bold, thick black lines and curved shapes in an abstract composition. The forms are arranged in a vertical alignment, staggered like stacked blocks or layers of a totem. Some lines intersect and curve around, resembling a ribbon around a pole. A circular shape near the middle may suggest a pivot point or joint. The shapes could evoke a dancing figure or a stylized reinterpretation of calligraphy. The texture within the shapes is speckled or grainy, adding depth to the flat color.
Jim Forsberg, Temple, 1956, cardboard cut, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.604

Temple

Jim Forsberg · 1956 · cardboard cut ·  Accession ID  1980.45.604