Leonardo Drew

American, born 1961

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The image features a grid-like formation of small square shapes and irregular cloud-like formations, creating an abstract composition. The textured clumps resemble fluffy popcorn clusters on a base of neatly aligned cubes, reminiscent of a rocky terrain dusted with snow.
Leonardo Drew, Number 76S, 2019, cotton, Purchased as the Gift of Howard and Roberta Ahmanson, Meredith and Brother Rutter, and Joan and David Maxwell, 2020.105.1

Number 76S

Leonardo Drew · 2019 · cotton ·  Accession ID  2020.105.1

The image depicts irregular crack-like lines that intersect to create an abstract pattern. On the left, a dark brown area is filled with these lines. On the right, the background is white, with dark lines forming a network resembling fragmented ice or broken pottery. The image showcases a combination of distinct areas with variations in color and texture.
Leonardo Drew, Crown Point Press, CPP6 (proof), 2016, etching and aquatint printed in black and brown, Gift of Kathan Brown, 2019.115.119

CPP6 (proof)

Leonardo Drew, Crown Point Press · 2016 · etching and aquatint printed in black and brown ·  Accession ID  2019.115.119

The image depicts a composition of intricate cracked lines spanning horizontally across the canvas, dividing it into two main sections of brown and white. The left side displays darker, organic patterns resembling the look of rugged terrain. The right side, contrasted in stark white, continues the network of lines, resembling a mosaic or fragmented ice sheets. These elements create a visual resemblance to geographical maps or the patterns of dried out riverbeds.
Leonardo Drew, Crown Point Press, CPP6 (proof), 2016, etching printed in black and brown, Gift of Kathan Brown, 2019.115.120

CPP6 (proof)

Leonardo Drew, Crown Point Press · 2016 · etching printed in black and brown ·  Accession ID  2019.115.120

The image is divided horizontally into two sections. The top section features white circular shapes scattered across a deep blue background. The bottom section shows a complex network of crack-like lines that intersect and elongate. These two parts create an abstract representation.
Leonardo Drew, Crown Point Press, CPP7, 2015, aquatint and etching printed in blue and black on Magnani Revere, Gift of Kathan Brown, 2019.115.121

CPP7

Leonardo Drew, Crown Point Press · 2015 · aquatint and etching printed in blue and black on Magnani Revere ·  Accession ID  2019.115.121

The image displays an abstract composition divided into two sections. The upper half consists of irregular, rectangular shapes resembling a patchwork. The lower section shows a more fluid pattern of cracks and lines.
Leonardo Drew, Crown Point Press, CPP5, 2015, etching printed in gray with black gampi paper chine collé on Magnani Revere, Gift of Kathan Brown, 2019.115.117

CPP5

Leonardo Drew, Crown Point Press · 2015 · etching printed in gray with black gampi paper chine collé on Magnani Revere ·  Accession ID  2019.115.117

The image is divided into two parts. The upper section contains intricate networks of lines and shapes that trickle downward. The lower section features a smooth gradient transitioning from deep blue at the bottom to a darker shade near the middle.
Leonardo Drew, Crown Point Press, CPP4, 2015, aquatint with etching printed in blue and black on Magnani Revere, Gift of Kathan Brown, 2019.115.116

CPP4

Leonardo Drew, Crown Point Press · 2015 · aquatint with etching printed in blue and black on Magnani Revere ·  Accession ID  2019.115.116

Leonardo Drew, Crown Point Press, CPP10, 2015, color etching with aquatint on Magnani Revere, Gift of Kathan Brown, 2019.115.125

CPP10

Leonardo Drew, Crown Point Press · 2015 · color etching with aquatint on Magnani Revere ·  Accession ID  2019.115.125

The image is divided into two sections with different textures and patterns. The upper portion has abstract rectangular shapes closely packed with intricate lines resembling a cobblestone pathway. The lower section shows a network of crack-like lines, resembling a parched desert ground or cracked ceramics. The clear contrast between the two sections emphasizes the juxtaposition of order and chaos.
Leonardo Drew, Crown Point Press, CPP6, 2015, etching on Magnani Revere wove paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 2019.115.118

CPP6

Leonardo Drew, Crown Point Press · 2015 · etching on Magnani Revere wove paper ·  Accession ID  2019.115.118

Leonardo Drew, Crown Point Press, CPP3, 2015, color aquatint and etching on Magnani Revere, Gift of Kathan Brown, 2019.115.115

CPP3

Leonardo Drew, Crown Point Press · 2015 · color aquatint and etching on Magnani Revere ·  Accession ID  2019.115.115

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CPP9 (proof)

Leonardo Drew, Crown Point Press · 2016 · hardground etching (crackle technique) with aquatint ·  Accession ID  2019.115.124