QUAD (897)

1997

Creighton Michael

Associated Names
Creighton Michael

Artist, American, born 1949

The image features curving lines and elongated shapes intersecting and overlapping in a deliberate arrangement on a muted background. The abstract artwork resembles a mix of cylindrical and vase-like forms, reminiscent of geometric structures. The intertwining lines create a visual dance suggesting transparent fabric or moving light patterns.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    upper left section of four parts: graphite, gesso, and shellac on Bristol board

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Werner H. and Sarah-Ann Kramarsky

  • Dimensions

    overall: 61 x 48 cm (24 x 18 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.143.2.a

Associated Artworks

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QUAD (897)

Creighton Michael

1997

The image features intersecting lines and shapes, including black outlines of elongated ellipses, slanted rectangles, and arching and spiraling lines on a beige background. Grid-like patterns formed by short strokes are also present.

QUAD (897)

Creighton Michael

1997

The image features intersecting lines and curves on a textured beige background. The lines weave over and under each other, creating loops and angular sections. The interplay of thick and thin lines creates a sense of movement and dimensionality in the composition.

QUAD (897)

Creighton Michael

1997

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist; Werner H. and Sarah-Ann Kramarsky, New York; gift to NGA, 2001.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2000

  • Visual Matrix, Elmhurst Art Museum, Elmhurst, IL, 2000.

Inscriptions

lower right verso in graphite: UL Creighton Quad 897 / 1997

Wikidata ID

Q64540620

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