Tomma Abts

German, born 1967

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The image shows diagonal, zigzagging lines in varying shades of green, creating a striped pattern. Bright orange circles are scattered across the image. These shapes and colors combine to create an abstract composition.
Tomma Abts, Emily York, Sam Carr-Prindle, Crown Point Press, Untitled (small circles), 2015, color aquatint on Revere wove paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 2019.115.1

Untitled (small circles)

Tomma Abts, Emily York, Sam Carr-Prindle, Crown Point Press · 2015 · color aquatint on Revere wove paper ·  Accession ID  2019.115.1

This image displays a composition of red and white shapes and lines creating an abstract design. Diagonal red stripes fill the background, intersected by concentric circles towards the lower left. Above and to the right, red vertical stripes overlay the circles. The combination of lines and shapes creates a dynamic and visually engaging pattern with a bold, graphic style.
Tomma Abts, Emily York, Crown Point Press, Untitled (big circle), 2015, aquatint in red and gray on Revere wove paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 2019.115.2

Untitled (big circle)

Tomma Abts, Emily York, Crown Point Press · 2015 · aquatint in red and gray on Revere wove paper ·  Accession ID  2019.115.2

The image displays parallel, diagonal lines in soft yellow and purple intersecting on a white background. Five irregularly-shaped blotches in purple and yellow tones with circular marks are scattered on top of the lines, evoking a map or floating landmasses.
Tomma Abts, Ianne Kjorlie, Crown Point Press, Untitled (5 spots) [working proof 5], 2009, aquatint and etching [working proof 5], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2019.115.14

Untitled (5 spots) [working proof 5]

Tomma Abts, Ianne Kjorlie, Crown Point Press · 2009 · aquatint and etching [working proof 5] ·  Accession ID  2019.115.14

The image shows four sets of vertical, curved lines extending downward in parallel columns. Each column contains abstract shapes in red, green, and blue colors, cascading down in sequences. The shapes have a jagged texture and loosely resemble leaves or puzzle pieces.
Tomma Abts, Ianne Kjorlie, Crown Point Press, Untitled (12 bits) [working proof 5], 2009, softground etching with aquatint [working proof 5], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2019.115.16

Untitled (12 bits) [working proof 5]

Tomma Abts, Ianne Kjorlie, Crown Point Press · 2009 · softground etching with aquatint [working proof 5] ·  Accession ID  2019.115.16

The image features vertical and slightly curved lines alternating between blue, green, and red colors that converge at the top. Interspersed are irregular gray shaded shapes resembling stones or fragmented islands, floating among the vertical lines.
Tomma Abts, Ianne Kjorlie, Crown Point Press, Untitled (12 bits) [working proof 4], 2009, softground etching with aquatint [working proof 4], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2019.115.15

Untitled (12 bits) [working proof 4]

Tomma Abts, Ianne Kjorlie, Crown Point Press · 2009 · softground etching with aquatint [working proof 4] ·  Accession ID  2019.115.15

The image shows vertical, curved, and linear shapes in green, orange, and blue forming an abstract pattern. Among these are irregularly shaped gray forms scattered at equal intervals.
Tomma Abts, Ianne Kjorlie, Crown Point Press, Untitled (12 bits) [working proof 6], 2009, softground etching with aquatint [working proof 6], Gift of Kathan Brown, 2019.115.17

Untitled (12 bits) [working proof 6]

Tomma Abts, Ianne Kjorlie, Crown Point Press · 2009 · softground etching with aquatint [working proof 6] ·  Accession ID  2019.115.17

The image displays intersecting lines and geometric shapes forming an abstract pattern. Orange and green triangles are arranged in a zigzag pattern, resembling folded paper or a mountain range. The lines add depth and dimension, making the shapes appear as if they are floating against a muted background.
Tomma Abts, Crown Point Press, Ianne Kjorlie, Asa Muir-Harmony, Emily York, Untitled (diagonals), 2009, color aquatint with softground etching on wove Somerset paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 2011.119.4

Untitled (diagonals)

Tomma Abts, Crown Point Press, Ianne Kjorlie, Asa Muir-Harmony, Emily York · 2009 · color aquatint with softground etching on wove Somerset paper ·  Accession ID  2011.119.4

The image shows vertical lines in green, red, and blue with arcs at the top, and irregular pebble-like shapes in black and gray scattered alongside the lines.
Tomma Abts, Crown Point Press, Ianne Kjorlie, Asa Muir-Harmony, Emily York, Untitled (12 bits), 2009, color softground etching with aquatint on wove Somerset paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 2011.119.1

Untitled (12 bits)

Tomma Abts, Crown Point Press, Ianne Kjorlie, Asa Muir-Harmony, Emily York · 2009 · color softground etching with aquatint on wove Somerset paper ·  Accession ID  2011.119.1

The image shows intersecting straight lines and geometric shapes like circles on a light green background. The lines create a pattern resembling a mountain range, and circles add to the composition by suggesting suns or celestial objects. The use of sharp angles and repetitive patterns enhances the abstract quality of the image.
Tomma Abts, Ianne Kjorlie, Crown Point Press, Untitled (diagonals) [working proof], 2009, color aquatint and softground etching with colored pencil and graphite additions on wove paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 2014.116.1

Untitled (diagonals) [working proof]

Tomma Abts, Ianne Kjorlie, Crown Point Press · 2009 · color aquatint and softground etching with colored pencil and graphite additions on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2014.116.1

The image shows parallel diagonal lines intersecting at various angles with five irregularly shaped forms superimposed on them. The shapes transition from pale green to purple and have small circular markings resembling dots within them.
Tomma Abts, Crown Point Press, Ianne Kjorlie, Asa Muir-Harmony, Emily York, Untitled (5 spots), 2009, color sugarlift and spitbite aquatints with etching on wove Somerset paper, Gift of Kathan Brown, 2011.119.2

Untitled (5 spots)

Tomma Abts, Crown Point Press, Ianne Kjorlie, Asa Muir-Harmony, Emily York · 2009 · color sugarlift and spitbite aquatints with etching on wove Somerset paper ·  Accession ID  2011.119.2