Op Art (also known as Optical Art) is a form of non-objective, non-representational, abstract art. It is very precise and exact, highly thought out and meticulously executed, there is no element of chance. Op Art is often rooted in mathematics, using geometric forms as building blocks, including lines and frequently based on a grid organization. The movement was most active during the early 1960s to the early 1970s. The Op Art geometric shapes and compositions are characte

Color Theory, in art and design, refers to a set of principles and guidelines for working with color that includes pure colors (hues), their values, mixing and the perceptual effects of color. A complex topic with many different theories and the earliest color wheel from Sir Issac Newton. Most of the impact on Post War contemporary art is that derived from theorists and educators such as Johannes Itten (1888-1967) and his and publication of The Art of Color; Hans Hofmann (188

Geometric Abstraction is an area of abstract art where the nonobjective compositions are comprised of geometric shapes and forms, including squares, cubes, rectangles, lines, circles, spheres, etc. that can be floating and not grounded or in highly structured and rigorous compositions. The roots of using geometric shapes and forms in artwork date back to ancient times and virtually every culture. However, in regards to the influence on modern and contemporary art, the art for

Hard edge painting includes paintings in which individual colors have clear and distinct boundaries that separate the colors from one another. There is no physical blending of the colors, each color area is a single color. Hard edge painting can be observed in Geometric Abstraction, Op Art, Color Field painting and Post Painterly abstraction. Artists who practice hard edge painting: Richard Anuszkiewicz Ernst Benkert Mark Dagley Peter Demos Thomas Downing Gabriele Evertz Dean

Psychedelic Art By David Eichholtz Psychedelia and Psychedelic Art was influenced by surrealism, Dada, visual perception and Op Art along with other historical and cultural references such as Art Nouveau, Indian textiles and Pop Art. It defined the 1960s and Counter Culture movement and was ever present in rock culture on album covers, poster art and liquid light shows as the back drop for concerts on both the east and west coasts of the US at venues such as the Fillmore East

With a new citywide art exhibit, Cleveland aims for a spot on the global art circuit; ‘If Kassel can draw a crowd, surely Cleveland can’ A 1973 work by Julian Stanczak will be re-created in its original location in downtown Cleveland. PHOTO: JULIAN STANCZAK/THE CLEVELAND CITY MURAL PROJECT The Wall Street Journal By Kelly Crow July 11, 2018 9:23 a.m. ET Cleveland wants to be known for more than its craft beers and Cavaliers—especially now that LeBron James is leaving town.

Click here or on the image above to view the catalog Introduction The exhibition, Dynamic Fields, explores the “impact” of Stanczak’s paintings on the viewer and the sensations they create from their color palettes and compositions. Stanczak was interested in creating vibrant works that convey not only energy, but the sensation of movement and motion within them. Selections from certain bodies of work, such as his “bound boxes” and “diagonal constructs” as well as more lyrica

Julian Stanczak David Richard Gallery, Santa Fe, New Mexico by Amanda Malloy Visual Art Source / Fabrik One of the pioneers of the Optical Art movement, Julian Stanczak’s work is geometrically precise, vibrant, and full of kinetic energy. The works in “Dynamic Fields” have been selected from multiple collections, covering several decades. Several pieces here have never been previously exhibited. While the selections offer a wonderful survey of Stanczak’s styles, the collectio

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Julian Stanczak, Centered Duality Red II, 1981, Acrylic on canvas, 30" x 30" David Richard Gallery, 1570-E2 Pacheco St., 505-983-9555 In Dynamic Fields, the gallery’s fourth solo exhibition of the work of Julian Stanczak (1928-2017), the focus is on the sense of energy and motion the artist has achieved by various means, including the juxtaposition of linear elements, diagonal constructs, and gradients of color. Stanczak was a passionate colorist who used basic geometry and s

Julian Stanczak, Invitation to Touch 2, 1986, Acrylic on canvas, 44" x 44" “Julian Stanczak: Dynamic Fields,” David Richard Gallery’s fourth solo exhibition for the artist, opens on February 10 and runs through March 17. While the first three exhibitions focused on specific bodies of work, this show explores the visual and emotional impact of Stanczak’s paintings on the viewer. #JulianStanczak #SantaFeArtsJournal #DynamicFields #DavidRichardGallery

JULIAN STANCZAK Dynamic Fields Opening Reception: Saturday, February 10 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM On view through March 17, 2018 This exhibition explores Stanczak’s interest in creating dynamic paintings that convey energy and motion by using a variety of methods, including angled and diagonal lines and gradients of color. Selections of “bound boxes”, “diagonal constructs” as well as more lyrical and rhythmic compositions from his “grass” paintings will be presented. David Ri

MOKHA LAGET In Shape, In Color September 8 through October 7, 2017 Opening reception: Friday, September 8 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Artist Talk: Mokha Laget with ArtBeat Santa Fe's Kathryn M Davis Wednesday, September 27, 2017 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM David Richard Gallery, LLC 1570 Pacheco Street, Suite A1 | Santa Fe, NM 87505 P: (505) 983-9555 www.DavidRichardGallery.com Mokha Laget, Catwalk, 2017, Flashe on shaped canvas, 48 x 112 x 2" Mokha Laget In Her First Solo Exhibition with

FRONT International: Cleveland Triennial for Contemporary Art announces its first group of participating artists, artists-in-residence and presenting partners for its first edition, titled An American City: Eleven Cultural Exercises, running July 14, 2018 through September 30, 2018. Conceived of by FRONT’s Artistic Directors Michelle Grabner and Jens Hoffmann, this multipart presentation of interconnected “cultural exercises” will investigate the significance and meaning of s

Julian Stanczak's "Dual Glare" (1970) complements the orange branding of a Dunkin' Donuts on East Market Street in Akron. The Akron Art Museum is once again putting iconic works of art where you’d least expect them. WKSU’s Phil de Oliveira reports the museum’s Inside|Out public art event is coming to 40 locations around Akron. The artwork is meant to highlight its surroundings. For example, a work by outdoor painter William Sommer will be on display at a community park. And a

ArtForum April 29, 2017 Barbara Stanczak Julian Stanczak died in my arms on March 25, 2017. His body gave up fighting, but awareness of his unique spirit only keeps growing. Living together for almost fifty-five years, Julian and I—and later our children, too—experienced many memorable adventures; we crossed the country by car from one national park to the next, from one unique experience to another. As I took in nature’s formations and found myself enthralled by America’s ge

Julian Stanczak, the Polish-born American artist who lived near Cleveland and did important work in Cincinnati, had an international reputation that was only growing when he died on March 25 at age 88. The abstract art that he called “perceptual painting” — sharply delineated lines and sections of color that seemed to change or move based on the light and the viewer’s movements — made a major cultural impact when Stanczak’s first show, Optical Paintings, opened in New York in

New York Times April 11, 2017 Roberta Smith Julian Stanczak at his home in Ohio in 2013. Credit Jeff Downie Julian Stanczak, a Polish-born American abstract painter who rose to fame as a leading figure of the popular Op Art movement but slipped into obscurity when its reputation flagged, died on March 25 at his home in Seven Hills, Ohio, a Cleveland suburb. He was 88. His death was confirmed by his New York gallery, Mitchell-Innes & Nash. His family said that he had died afte

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Christian Haub, Float for Gilberto Perez, 2015, Cast acrylic sheet, 24" x 24" x 2.5" David Richard Gallery presents, An Exhibition of Contemporary Artworks Pushing Visual Perception’s Limits With New Materials and Approaches October 2 - November 21, 2015 Opening Reception: Friday, October 2nd 5:00-7:00 PM Gallery talk: Saturday, October 3rd 2:00-3:00 PM David Richard Gallery, LLC Railyard Arts District 544 South Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501 p 505-983-9555 |