Transformation Stage

1966

Norman Stiegelmeyer

Associated Names
Norman Stiegelmeyer

Artist, American, 1937 - 1985

The image features a large circular shape intersected by a vertical line at the center. Various surreal shapes resembling biological forms and mechanical structures are present within and around the circle. To the left, a line extends from a cube-like structure. Rings and spirals are scattered throughout, with some resembling the sun or mechanical parts. On the right, a form suggesting a skeletal figure with tubular arms is positioned over an abstract structure. Near the top, a smaller circular form appears to float, connected by a vertical line and flanked by clouds. The composition conveys a mix of mechanistic and organic elements, with futuristic or otherworldly connotations.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy

  • Dimensions

    image: 34.93 × 50.48 cm (13 3/4 × 19 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 40.96 × 56.36 cm (16 1/8 × 22 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2018.143.75


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Bob Stana and Tom Judy, Washington, D.C.; acquired 2018 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Spring 1966; lower center in graphite: "Transformation Stage"; lower right in graphite: Norman Stiegelmeyer; upper right verso in graphite by unknown hand: $35.00


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