Mavis Pusey

American, 1928 - 2019

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The image features bold, angular shapes and lines that overlap or intersect. Thick black lines and curves form abstract compositions that may resemble stylized letterforms or a deconstructed numeral. A reddish-brown diagonal shape suggests a tilted rectangular form. A large curved black shape on the right evokes an uppercase letter 'E' or 'P'.
Mavis Pusey, Study, 1965, lithograph in black and brown on wove paper, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2019.109.61

Study

Mavis Pusey · 1965 · lithograph in black and brown on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2019.109.61

This image displays an arrangement of bold, black geometric shapes with a variety of angular edges and straight lines, creating an abstract composition. The shapes are cut out and layered with white space between them, giving the appearance of a city skyline seen from an unusual angle or a collection of irregularly shaped puzzle pieces. The overlapping rectangles and trapezoids create a sense of depth and dimension, reinforcing the abstract nature of the image while evoking familiar architectural forms.
Mavis Pusey, Untitled (Abstract), 1963, lithograph on wove paper, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3995

Untitled (Abstract)

Mavis Pusey · 1963 · lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3995