Keith Sonnier

American, 1941 - 2020

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The image displays an abstract arrangement of bold, sweeping lines and shapes. There is a central looped figure resembling a simplified form, with a line crossing its middle. This figure is flanked by irregular shapes on either side that mirror each other. The composition suggests a human torso or a whimsical face, with the side shapes potentially representing ears or wings. The colors used are pink and orange, with inner black and white details. The lower part of the image features a continuation of these lines, forming a loosely structured body-like shape. A curved "T" shape at the bottom completes the composition, serving as limbs or legs. The abstract forms are set against a light neutral background.
Keith Sonnier, Jill Lerner, Tim Baker, David McDaniel, Mark Peterson, Shane Hoffman, Graphicstudio, Changaloo, 1996, color lithograph on Okawara wove paper, Gift of Graphicstudio/University of South Florida and the Artist, 1998.87.18

Changaloo

Keith Sonnier, Jill Lerner, Tim Baker, David McDaniel, Mark Peterson, Shane Hoffman, Graphicstudio · 1996 · color lithograph on Okawara wove paper ·  Accession ID  1998.87.18

The image shows a grid of intersecting black lines forming squares overlaid with abstract patterns of curved and straight lines, as well as circles. The shapes suggest a complex network or system, resembling a blueprint or a circuit board. The combination of curves and straight lines within the grid creates depth and dimensionality, while the circles interspersed throughout may represent wheels or nodes in a diagram.
Keith Sonnier, Untitled, 1995, printed letterpress on Somerset paper, Gift of Werner H. and Sarah-Ann Kramarsky, 2001.143.39

Untitled

Keith Sonnier · 1995 · printed letterpress on Somerset paper ·  Accession ID  2001.143.39

The image shows a series of minimalistic lines and shapes against a dark background. Two trapezoidal shapes with grid and lattice patterns are on the sides. In the center, there are overlapping horizontal lines and curved arcs in muted blue and green colors. There are angular shapes resembling a stylized bridge or suspension structure at the top center, and two rectangular patches. This composition creates a sense of architectural elements in a conceptual space.
Keith Sonnier, Anthony Zepeda, Mark Stock, Gemini G.E.L., Signal, 1978, color lithograph on black Arches Cover wove paper, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1981.5.96

Signal

Keith Sonnier, Anthony Zepeda, Mark Stock, Gemini G.E.L. · 1978 · color lithograph on black Arches Cover wove paper ·  Accession ID  1981.5.96

The image displays two large teardrop-shaped figures positioned vertically in the center of each panel, accompanied by smaller circular shapes at their top and base. A pattern of horizontal lines in alternating colors of red and green run across both panels.
Keith Sonnier, Edward Henderson, Serge Lozingot, Gemini G.E.L., Toiny Orbit, 1978, color lithograph on two sheets of black wove Arches Cover paper, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1981.5.94.a-b

Toiny Orbit

Keith Sonnier, Edward Henderson, Serge Lozingot, Gemini G.E.L. · 1978 · color lithograph on two sheets of black wove Arches Cover paper ·  Accession ID  1981.5.94.a-b

The image shows a black trapezoid shape with two grey circular forms at the top and the bottom. The background has horizontal lines, and there are red scribbles on either side of the trapezoid.
Keith Sonnier, Anthony Zepeda, Mark Stock, Gemini G.E.L., Wax-Wan (State), 1977, published 1978, color lithograph on John Koller HMP handmade paper, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1991.74.198

Wax-Wan (State)

Keith Sonnier, Anthony Zepeda, Mark Stock, Gemini G.E.L. · 1977, published 1978 · color lithograph on John Koller HMP handmade paper ·  Accession ID  1991.74.198

This abstract artwork features a large red circle against a neutral background. Inside the circle, there are bold black lines and shapes arranged in a structured manner. In the center, there are vertical Roman numerals, "MCMLXXVI." To the left, there's an arrow-like shape pointing towards a "-I" symbol. Below this, two bold rectangles sit within the circle. On the right, a combination of lines forms an abstract shape. The elements create an organized chaos within the circle.
Keith Sonnier, Ron McPherson, Robert Knisel, Anthony Zepeda, Victor Schiro, Gemini G.E.L., Abaca Code—Circles, 1976, stamping in black on red and black hand-cast paper, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Roger P. Sonnabend, 1986.90.34

Abaca Code—Circles

Keith Sonnier, Ron McPherson, Robert Knisel, Anthony Zepeda, Victor Schiro, Gemini G.E.L. · 1976 · stamping in black on red and black hand-cast paper ·  Accession ID  1986.90.34

The image shows a white surface with centered black text that reads, "AIR TO AIR © GEMINI G.E.L. 1975 EDITION: 1000 KEITH SONNIER". The text appears official and formal, possibly indicating details about an artistic edition by Keith Sonnier.
Keith Sonnier, Jeff Wasserman, Keysor-Century Records, Gemini G.E.L., Air to Air, 1975, offset lithograph printed paperboard sleeve, containing black stereo LP record, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1990.27.55.1-2

Air to Air

Keith Sonnier, Jeff Wasserman, Keysor-Century Records, Gemini G.E.L. · 1975 · offset lithograph printed paperboard sleeve, containing black stereo LP record ·  Accession ID  1990.27.55.1-2

The image shows embossed lines spelling out the words "AIR," "N.Y.," and "L.A." on a white background. The arrangement resembles a minimalist map, possibly suggesting flight routes or destinations between New York and Los Angeles.
Keith Sonnier, Jeff Wasserman, Robert Knisel, Blair Litho, Keysor-Century Records, Gemini G.E.L., Air to Air, 1975, two stereo LP records (one clear, one black) with stamped and screenprinted album cover and offset lithograph voiceprint, Gift of Gemini G.E.L. and the Artist, 1990.27.54.1-4

Air to Air

Keith Sonnier, Jeff Wasserman, Robert Knisel, Blair Litho, Keysor-Century Records, Gemini G.E.L. · 1975 · two stereo LP records (one clear, one black) with stamped and screenprinted album cover and offset lithograph voiceprint ·  Accession ID  1990.27.54.1-4

The image displays a cracked white numeral "8" at the top, surrounded by abstract shapes and scribbles. Two star-shaped figures are to the left, and a large irregularly shaped white blotch is near the bottom right. Handwritten red text is present, giving an enigmatic, abstract quality akin to a chalkboard filled with chalk drawings and scribbles.
Keith Sonnier, Styria Studio, Experiments in Art and Technology, Untitled, 1973, color screenprint with varnish, image from a videotape, Gift of Robert Rauschenberg, 1976.66.26

Untitled

Keith Sonnier, Styria Studio, Experiments in Art and Technology · 1973 · color screenprint with varnish, image from a videotape ·  Accession ID  1976.66.26

Blank piece of vertically oriented tan paper.
Various Artists, Lee Bontecou, Robert C. Breer, John Chamberlain, Walter De Maria, Mark di Suvero, Jim Dine, Dan Flavin, Öyvind Fahlström, Red Grooms, Hans Haacke, Alex Hay, Donald Judd, Ellsworth Kelly, Sol LeWitt, Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Morris, Louise Nevelson, Kenneth Noland, Claes Oldenburg, Nam June Paik, Robert Rauschenberg, Larry Rivers, James Rosenquist, George Segal, Richard Serra, Keith Sonnier, Richard Peter Stankiewicz, Cy Twombly, Robert Whitman, Andy Warhol, Styria Studio, Experiments in Art and Technology, The New York Collection for Stockholm Portfolio, 1973, portfolio of thirty prints in various media on various papers, Gift of Robert Rauschenberg, 1976.66.1-30

The New York Collection for Stockholm Portfolio

Various Artists, Lee Bontecou, Robert C. Breer, John Chamberlain, Walter De Maria, Mark di Suvero, Jim Dine, Dan Flavin, Öyvind Fahlström, Red Grooms, Hans Haacke, Alex Hay, Donald Judd, Ellsworth Kelly, Sol LeWitt, Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Morris, Louise Nevelson, Kenneth Noland, Claes Oldenburg, Nam June Paik, Robert Rauschenberg, Larry Rivers, James Rosenquist, George Segal, Richard Serra, Keith Sonnier, Richard Peter Stankiewicz, Cy Twombly, Robert Whitman, Andy Warhol, Styria Studio, Experiments in Art and Technology · 1973 · portfolio of thirty prints in various media on various papers ·  Accession ID  1976.66.1-30