Dan Socha

Socha, Daniel

American, born 1943

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The image displays an abstract composition with shapes and lines, emphasizing splattered and curved forms on a light canvas. It evokes colorful splashes and droplets, resembling paint splatters or confetti scattered across the edges. The artwork combines vivid reds, blues, and yellows in a playful and dynamic frame around a relatively empty center.
Sam Francis, Dan Socha, Tamarind Institute, Damp, 1969, color lithograph on Rives wove paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1983.18.486

Damp

Sam Francis, Dan Socha, Tamarind Institute · 1969 · color lithograph on Rives wove paper ·  Accession ID  1983.18.486

This is a photograph of a title page. The title page features text that reads "VENUS IN CIBOLA TEN LITHOGRAPHS BY CLINTON ADAMS LOS ANGELES 1969" set against a light, textured background. The text is printed in a subtle, faded blue-grey color that blends with the beige or off-white paper. The design is minimalist, focusing on the arrangement and typography.
Clinton Adams, Manuel Fuentes, Donald Kelley, Jean Milant, Kenjilo Nanao, Robert Rogers, Dan Socha, John Sommers, Tamarind Institute, Venus in Cibola, 1969, portfolio of 10 lithographs with title page and colophon, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1983.18.33.1-10

Venus in Cibola

Clinton Adams, Manuel Fuentes, Donald Kelley, Jean Milant, Kenjilo Nanao, Robert Rogers, Dan Socha, John Sommers, Tamarind Institute · 1969 · portfolio of 10 lithographs with title page and colophon ·  Accession ID  1983.18.33.1-10

The image shows a large square at its center, surrounded by an abstract shape that curves fluidly. The inner square is neatly positioned within a broader tan border, creating a layered effect. The composition consists of clean lines and rounded shapes, resembling abstract art.
Clinton Adams, Dan Socha, Tamarind Institute, Cibola Series (Green), 1968, lithograph in beige and green on German Etching wove paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1983.18.57

Cibola Series (Green)

Clinton Adams, Dan Socha, Tamarind Institute · 1968 · lithograph in beige and green on German Etching wove paper ·  Accession ID  1983.18.57

The image displays a green cup with a handle on a patterned surface resembling a frog. The cup is placed at the center of the frog-shaped surface, which is on a white background.
Ken Price, Dan Socha, Tamarind Institute, Frog Cup, 1968, color lithograph on Copperplate Deluxe wove paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1984.34.625

Frog Cup

Ken Price, Dan Socha, Tamarind Institute · 1968 · color lithograph on Copperplate Deluxe wove paper ·  Accession ID  1984.34.625

The image has sharp lines and angular shapes creating varied perspectives. Distorted human-like figures are bent over in front of a piano. Their body parts resemble a patchwork of mechanical joints. Two crescent moons are visible through an ornate window framed by heavily patterned curtains. In the lower part of the image, oversized insects gather around an indistinct figure resembling a small statue.
Seymour Rosofsky, Dan Socha, Tamarind Institute, Untitled, 1968, lithograph in black on Copperplate Deluxe wove paper, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2015.115.41

Untitled

Seymour Rosofsky, Dan Socha, Tamarind Institute · 1968 · lithograph in black on Copperplate Deluxe wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.115.41

The image displays an abstract form consisting of various shapes and lines. At the center is a large amorphous blob, surrounded by a textured surface with several crater-like circular openings. From the central mass, two protrusions extend upwards; one resembling a fin or a leaf with a textured pattern, and the other with a grid-like pattern and short curved lines suggesting motion or vibration. The composition has an organic feel, akin to a rocky landscape or a submerged creature.
Dan Socha, Tamarind Institute, Untitled, 1968, lithograph (stone) in black on German Etching paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1984.34.840

Untitled

Dan Socha, Tamarind Institute · 1968 · lithograph (stone) in black on German Etching paper ·  Accession ID  1984.34.840

The image features smooth, undulating forms resembling hills or waves. These shapes are mirrored along a central horizontal line, creating a symmetrical effect. The forms suggest a simplified mountain range silhouette. The balance of curves and mirror-like quality create a serene yet dynamic composition.
Clinton Adams, Dan Socha, Tamarind Institute, Venus in Cibola V, 1968 (published 1969), lithograph in beige and gray on German Etching wove paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1983.18.33.5

Venus in Cibola V

Clinton Adams, Dan Socha, Tamarind Institute · 1968 (published 1969) · lithograph in beige and gray on German Etching wove paper ·  Accession ID  1983.18.33.5

The image features an abstract gray shape with flowing lines on a beige background. The shape is bordered by a gray edge and could be perceived as resembling a mountain range or a stylized bat with outstretched wings. The design has gentle curves and peaks that suggest movement or a draped cloth.
Clinton Adams, Dan Socha, Tamarind Institute, Cibola Series (Grey), 1967, lithograph in gray and beige on German Etching wove paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1983.18.56

Cibola Series (Grey)

Clinton Adams, Dan Socha, Tamarind Institute · 1967 · lithograph in gray and beige on German Etching wove paper ·  Accession ID  1983.18.56

The image shows an abstract shape resembling a soft star or a stylized bird in flight against a bright yellow background. The shape is muted beige, creating contrast and depth. The form could be compared to wings of a mythical creature or the outline of a paper airplane seen from beneath. The composition's simplicity allows for intriguing connections to familiar aerodynamic or celestial objects within its abstract expression.
Clinton Adams, Dan Socha, Tamarind Institute, Venus in Cibola VIII, 1967 (published 1969), lithograph in yellow and beige on German Etching wove paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1983.18.33.8

Venus in Cibola VIII

Clinton Adams, Dan Socha, Tamarind Institute · 1967 (published 1969) · lithograph in yellow and beige on German Etching wove paper ·  Accession ID  1983.18.33.8

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Flies and Frog

Ken Price, Ed Ruscha, Dan Socha, Tamarind Institute · 1969 · color lithograph on Copperplate Deluxe wove paper ·  Accession ID  1984.34.630