Vija Celmins

American, born Latvia, 1938

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  • The image displays three sections with different shapes and lines. On the left, an abstract depiction of an airplane among diagonal lines. The middle section features dense white dots on a black background, resembling a starry night sky with diagonal lines. On the right, concentric circles emanate from the center, resembling a target or radar screen, supported by a structure resembling an easel.

    Concentric Bearings, D

    Vija Celmins, Doris Simmelink, Kenneth Farley, Gemini G.E.L.

    1985

    Mezzotint, aquatint, drypoint, and photogravure in black on rives bfk wove paper  Accession ID  2005.142.46

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  • This is a photograph of three distinct images placed side by side. On the left is a monochrome depiction of an airplane captured from below. In the middle is a dense field of stars with a couple of linear streaks crossing diagonally through the sky. The right image features an industrial or mechanical apparatus with a circular element surrounded by radial lines.

    Concentric Bearings, D

    Vija Celmins, Doris Simmelink, Kenneth Farley, Gemini G.E.L.

    1984

    Mezzotint, aquatint, drypoint, and photogravure on rives bfk wove paper  Accession ID  1989.55.10

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  • The image features two rectangles side by side. The left rectangle contains small white dots on a black background with a faint diagonal line. The right rectangle shows concentric circular lines over a tripod-like structure.

    Concentric Bearings, A

    Vija Celmins, Doris Simmelink, Kenneth Farley, Gemini G.E.L.

    1984

    Drypoint, aquatint, and photogravure on rives bfk wove paper  Accession ID  1990.71.2

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  • The image shows three rectangular shapes aligned horizontally across a white background. The first and third rectangles contain a shimmering array of white dots with lines intersecting them. The middle rectangle displays the silhouette of a vintage airplane.

    Concentric Bearings, C

    Vija Celmins, Doris Simmelink, Gemini G.E.L.

    1984

    Aquatint, drypoint, and mezzotint on rives bfk wove paper  Accession ID  1989.55.11

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  • This is a photograph of a starry sky and an airplane in flight. On the left side of the image is a black-and-white depiction of a night sky filled with numerous stars and a diagonal streak. On the right side, a grayscale image shows a vintage aircraft flying over a landscape. The juxtaposition between the two images is evident.

    Concentric Bearings, B

    Vija Celmins, Doris Simmelink, Gemini G.E.L.

    1984

    Aquatint, drypoint, and mezzotint on rives bfk wove paper  Accession ID  1989.55.9

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  • The image features two sections with distinct shapes and lines. On the left, there is a black rectangle filled with small white dots. On the right, a wireframe structure composed of intersecting lines forms a three-dimensional object resembling a chalice or vase.

    Constellation—Uccello

    Vija Celmins, Doris Simmelink, Kenneth Farley, Gemini G.E.L.

    1983

    Hardground and softground etching and aquatint on fabriano rosaspina wove paper  Accession ID  1988.74.15

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  • The image shows a detailed line drawing of an old sailing ship with three masts, rigging, and cannons visible along the side. Below the ship is a depiction of a star-filled sky, suggesting a vast and expansive view of the cosmos.

    Alliance

    Vija Celmins, Doris Simmelink, Kenneth Farley, Gemini G.E.L.

    1983

    Aquatint, drypoint, and mezzotint on fabriano rosaspina wove paper  Accession ID  1988.74.13

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  • This is a drawing of a sailing ship and a starfield. The image is divided into two sections; the top half features a detailed line drawing of a sailing ship with multiple masts and rigging. The lower half of the image presents a dense starfield, with numerous small, white dots scattered across a darker background.

    Alliance

    Vija Celmins, Doris Simmelink, Kenneth Farley, Gemini G.E.L.

    1983

    Aquatint, drypoint, and mezzotint on fabriano rosaspina wove paper  Accession ID  2005.142.45

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  • The image shows evenly spaced grid lines forming squares, within which small white dots are scattered across a black background.

    Strata

    Vija Celmins, Doris Simmelink, Gemini G.E.L.

    1983

    Mezzotint on arches cover wove paper  Accession ID  1986.90.3

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  • Drypoint—Ocean Surface

    Vija Celmins, Doris Simmelink, Gemini G.E.L.

    1983

    Drypoint on arches satine wove paper  Accession ID  1988.74.16

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  • The image shows two sections. The top section features a large circular shape with evenly spaced dots scattered across its surface. The circle has a lighter outline and a brighter spot protruding from its side. The bottom section displays an abstract pattern of densely packed small black dots on a white background, creating a textured appearance similar to static or a pebbled path.

    Jupiter Moon—Constellation

    Vija Celmins, Patrick Foy, Gemini G.E.L.

    1983

    Mezzotint and softground and hardground etching on fabriano rosaspina wove paper  Accession ID  1988.74.14

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  • The image shows a panoramic view of rugged mountainous terrain with cliffs, rocky formations, and a body of water. The water has small ice floes. The style is photorealistic with detailed rocky textures and light/shadow play. The color palette is monochrome using shades of gray for contrast and detail.

    Glacier Bay

    Vija Celmins

    1975

    Graphite on paper prepared with acrylic ground  Accession ID  2005.142.9

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