Illuminations of Time and Space III

1964

John Grillo

Associated Names
John Grillo

Artist, American, 1917 - 2014

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image contains bold, irregular shapes and lines in a singular warm hue. The central shape resembles an elongated oval or an oversized brushstroke. The edges of the shape blend into the background. Hints of texture on the surface could remind one of the rough skin of a peach or the subtle surface details of a planet's terrain.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph (stone and zinc) in orange and red on white Arches paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 37.5 x 53 cm (14 3/4 x 20 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.18.560.3

  • Series Title

    Illuminations of Time and Space [1983.18.560-569]

Associated Artworks

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The image displays bold, flowing lines and shapes in an abstract composition with yellow and black coloring. The words "illumination," "time," and "space" are handwritten across the upper portion. Circular forms near the center resemble celestial bodies or planetary orbs, while adjacent splatters and strokes suggest cosmic dust or nebular clouds. The word "Grillo" appears at the bottom in a cursive form, resembling a signature or brand mark.

Illuminations of Time and Space I (Title Page)

John Grillo, Tamarind Institute

1964

The image shows a large rectangular shape with fine horizontal and vertical lines creating an abstract pattern. The surface has a fabric-like texture similar to burlap or linen, with an earthy tone. The overall appearance is minimalist and focuses solely on texture and simplicity.

Illuminations of Time and Space

John Grillo, Tamarind Institute

1964

The image displays a composition of dark and bold shapes on a textured background. It includes circular shapes and rectangular forms, along with a sweeping curved line. The abstract artwork suggests objects like machinery or elements from a nighttime landscape in deep, shadowy colors.

Illuminations of Time and Space II

John Grillo, Tamarind Institute

1964

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1989

  • Devon, Marjorie, and Peter Walch. Catalogue Raisonné: Tamarind Lithography Workshop, Inc., 1960-1970. Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Art Museum, 1989, no. 1049.

Inscriptions

"Tam Imp Grillo '64" lower left composition, graphite.

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Koutroulis (T.27)

Wikidata ID

Q74042476

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