Cosmic Forms II

1968

Barbara Crane

Associated Names
Barbara Crane

Artist, American, 1928 - 2019

The image shows film strips with circular frames displaying abstract forms and shapes. These shapes appear intertwined and overlapping, resembling organic figures. The arrangement suggests similarities to coiled creatures or ammonites within shells, highlighting the fluid and sculptural quality of the compositions. The varying angles and encapsulated shapes present an intriguing visual narrative that feels both familiar and enigmatic.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Barbara Crane Estate, Chicago; John Parsley, Houston, TX (through Stephen Daiter Gallery, Chicago); gift to NGA, 2023.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, upper center in graphite: "Cosmic Forms II" / 1968 / Barbara Crane; top center: Top; by unknown hand, top right: 1968-B-COSMIC FORMS-V2-006


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