Alex Katz Freesia / Woodcut / signed, numbered / edition 75
Year: | 2023 |
Format: | 90,2 x 120,7 cm / 35.4 x 47.2 inch |
Material: | Somerset White 500 g paper. |
Method: | Woodcut in seven colors |
Edition: | 75 |
Other: | signed, numbered |
Freesia stylizes the beauty of flowers and the convergence of space and time in Alex Katz's inimitable style and with the effect of a large-scale poster.
Alex Katz – Freesia (Albertina 798).
Year: | 2023 |
Format: | 90,2 x 120,7 cm / 35.4 x 47.2 inch |
Material: | Somerset White 500 g paper. |
Method: | Woodcut in seven colors |
Edition: | 75 |
Other: | signed, numbered |
Alex Katz - Freesia (Albertina 798)
Freesia (Albertina 798) is a woodcut by the American artist Alex Katz and, as so often in his subject matter, shows greatly enlarged flowers. His works are often characterized by bold, simplified forms and a focus on contemporary themes. This is one of the reasons why he is considered a master of “cool painting”, analogous to Miles Davis and “cool jazz”. In this fascinating woodcut by Alex Katz, the delicate beauty of the yellow freesia takes center stage against a rich, velvety black background. The artist’s mastery of form and contrast is evident as he skillfully captures the essence of the floral motif. The yellow freesia blossoms appear almost golden against the dark background. Rendered with clean lines and a vibrant color palette, the yellow freesia radiates a luminous warmth that contrasts strikingly with the deep darkness that surrounds it. Katz’s choice of a black background serves to heighten the visual impact of the flowers, making them appear as if illuminated by an invisible light source. The composition is minimalist yet powerful, drawing attention to the graceful curves and intricate details of each freesia blossom. The artist’s deliberate use of negative space creates a sense of drama and mystery, inviting the viewer to ponder the interplay of light and shadow. Katz’s woodcut technique adds a tactile dimension to the artwork and emphasizes the organic nature of the motif. The rough-hewn lines and textural nuances convey a sense of craftsmanship and emphasize the artist’s affinity with traditional printing methods. Freesia is not only a depiction of a floral arrangement, but also a testament to Katz’s ability to distill beauty in its purest form. Through this woodcut, he invites the audience to appreciate the timeless elegance of nature and the transformative power of artistic interpretation. Alex Katz is particularly known for his figurative paintings: The son of Russian-Jewish immigrants, he was born in New York in 1927. As a pioneer of Pop Art, he always concentrated on the essentials and explored simplified forms and high-contrast color composition early on. His art is diverse, but always has beauty as its central theme. In recent years, the artist’s prints in particular have caught up with those of his Pop Art colleagues such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein in terms of price development. The artist can now look back on more than 200 solo and around 500 group exhibitions and his diverse works are part of over 100 collections worldwide. Alex Katz currently lives and works in New York and Maine. Over the course of his career, Alex Katz has received numerous prizes and awards.
Year: 2023
Format: 90,2 x 120,7 cm / 35.4 x 47.2 inch
Material:Somerset White 500 g paper.
Method:Woodcut in seven colors
Edition:75
Other:signed, numbered