1991
Abstract painter Michael David is best known for his use of encaustic, a technique that incorporates heated beeswax and pigment. Considered an inheritor of Abstract Expressionism, David’s abstract work primarily centers on the use of a densely layered surface to facilitate a direct and immediate spiritual experience.
David often incorporates religious iconography and symbolism, art historical themes such as the nude, and contemporary politics into his paintings resulting in a critical dialogue between the layered abstraction of the surface and the integrated representational imagery. Alongside his work on canvas, David has developed a body of studio photography that recreates paintings by Caravaggio, Manet, and Mantegna, among others, in works that confront racism, homophobia, and sexism.
David also works in mixed media and environmental sculpture, still within the horizon of his abiding concerns for sociopolitical questioning through art-making. His work is included in the public collections of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Denver Art Museum, Jewish Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, Edward Albee Foundation and others.
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Blue from the Being Series, 1991 by Michael David
By Michael David
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Michael David, American (1954 - ) Title: Blue from the Being Series Year: 1991 Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 50 Size: 46 x 35 in. (116.84 x 88.9 ...
Lithograph
Black Composition, Abstract Expressionist Collage by Al Loving
By Al Loving
Located in Long Island City, NY
Untitled (Black Composition) Alvin Loving, American (1935–2005) Date: Circa 1980 Acrylic, Pastel and collage on Paper Size: 22.25 x 29.5 in. (56.52 x 74.93 cm)
Pastel, Acrylic
Red from the Being Series, 1991 Contemporary Screenprint by Michael David
By Michael David
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Michael David, American (1954 - ) Title: Red from the Being Series Year: 1991 Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 50 Size: 46 x 35 in. (116.84 x 88.9 cm)
Lithograph
Large Black Abstract Screenprint by Raymond Parker
By Raymond Parker
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Raymond Parker, American (1922 - 1990) Title: Untitled 16 Year: 1980 Medium: Silkscreen, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 70 Image Size: 31 x 36 inches Size: 32 x 37.5 ...
Screen
Untitled 3, Abstract Screenprint by Raymond Parker
By Raymond Parker
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Raymond Parker, American (1922 - 1990) Title: Untitled 3 Year: 1980 Medium: Silkscreen, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 20 Size: 22 x 30 in. (55.88 x 76.2 cm)
Screen
Lost Cause, Abstract Expressionist Screenprint by William Schwedler
By William Schwedler
Located in Long Island City, NY
In this vibrant print by William Schwedler, the artist superimposed geometric shapes with animal prints between converging, angled lines over a tricolor diagonal background composed of electric hues of blue, green, and yellow. Lost Cause...
Screen
Abstract Expressionist Composition on Black
By Ross H. Pollette
Located in Soquel, CA
Colorful and dynamic abstract composition by Ross H. Pollette, who also paints under the pseudonyms 'Max West' (American, b. 1948). Pollette has used oil, in...
Canvas, Ink, Mixed Media, Oil
Stem in Black #12 (Abstract painting)
By Robert Baribeau
Located in London, GB
Charcoal & Oil stick on paper - Unframed. Baribeau constructs his paintings layer upon layer, building color, form and texture into viscous, impasto compositions, on supports that a...
Paper, Charcoal
Stem in Black #12 (Abstract painting)
By Robert Baribeau
Located in London, GB
Stem in Black #12 (Abstract painting) Charcoal & Oil stick on paper - Unframed. Baribeau constructs his paintings layer upon layer, building color, form and texture into viscous, i...
Paper, Charcoal
BLACK #7, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Jeffrey Davies
Located in Yardley, PA
Not sure if my work "evokes the allusion of the reflection of an emotional relationship with the  inter-connection of the mind's eye with the sharing of the hardships and/or frivol...
Acrylic
BLACK 18, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Jeffrey Davies
Located in Yardley, PA
I love the strength of black! Always experimentation - adding and subtracting until I am satisfied! Painted on heavy stretched canvas with professional acrylic paint. Protected with ...
Acrylic
BLACK 19, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Jeffrey Davies
Located in Yardley, PA
I have a new fascination with BLACK!! So dramatic!! :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Rea...
Acrylic
Through collage, painting and printmaking, the artist foregrounded Black life in America in revolutionary new ways.
By working with lettering, neon and Pop imagery, Chryssa pioneered several postmodern themes at a time when most male artists detested commercial mediums.
