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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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6 Icons

1963

Sonia Gechtoff

Associated Names

Sonia Gechtoff

Artist, American, 1926 - 2018

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image shows a large rectangular shape with clean, straight edges and a uniform blue color.

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Artwork overview

Medium

portfolio of eight color lithographs (zinc and stone), including title page and colophon on white Arches paper
Credit Line

Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith
Dimensions

sheet: 38.1 x 46.3 cm (15 x 18 1/4 in.)
accessory size: 40.6 x 47.9 cm (16 x 18 7/8 in.)
Accession Number

1983.18.490.1-8

The image features swirling shapes and lines that create movement, with a central large spiral form. Bold strokes of black and shades of blue converge toward the center. The arrangement of elements resembles a vortex or whirlpool. Inside the core of the spiral, the word "icons" is stylized to resemble handwriting or calligraphy. In the upper left corner, a circular shape contains the signature "Gechtoff 1963." — Title Page from 6 Icons

Sonia Gechtoff, Tamarind Institute

1963

The image displays bold geometric shapes with a trapezoidal outline enclosing a circular form at the center. The artwork features a large red border at the top and a purple strip at the bottom framing a central yellow circle. Inside the circle, dynamic black strokes swirl, resembling wind or motion. These strokes extend into a surrounding gray texture. — Icon I from 6 Icons

Sonia Gechtoff, Tamarind Institute

1963

The image consists of swirling lines and shapes enclosed within a circular form. The circle is filled with curved, flowing lines that intertwine. The background is textured blue. — Icon II from 6 Icons

Sonia Gechtoff, Tamarind Institute

1963

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

all signed and dated

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Tyler (T.54), Dowell (T.11)

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