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Sol LeWitt (Prints) at Winwood Gallery

Sol LeWitt (1927-2008) was a prominent American artist known for his contributions to the minimalist and conceptual art movements. Sol LeWitt’s printmaking works, like his larger body of artwork, are characterised by a systematic and conceptual approach.

Open Cube in Color on Color Plate 14, 2003, Sol LeWitt
Lines of One Inch in Four Directions and All Combinations 06 (70120), 1971, Sol LeWitt
Lines of One Inch in Four Directions and All Combinations 06 (70120), 1971, Sol LeWitt
Twelve Forms Derived From a Cube 03, 1984, Sol LeWitt
Twelve Forms Derived From a Cube 03, 1984, Sol LeWitt

LeWitt’s prints often feature geometric shapes and patterns. He used basic geometric forms such as squares, rectangles, circles, and lines to create intricate compositions. His work often emphasised the simplicity and purity of these forms.

Twelve Forms Derived From a Cube 47 by Sol LeWitt Winwood Gallery
Twelve Forms Derived From a Cube 47, 1984, Sol LeWitt
Open Cube in Color on Color Plate 27 by Sol LeWitt
Open Cube in Color on Color Plate 27, 2003, Sol LeWitt
Lines of One Inch in Four Directions and All Combinations 03 (70122), 1971, Sol LeWitt
Lines of One Inch in Four Directions and All Combinations 03 (70122), 1971, Sol LeWitt

LeWitt was known for creating art through a series of instructions or algorithms. He would provide instructions to printmakers, often using a set of rules or procedures, and the final artwork would be created based on these guidelines. This approach allowed for a certain level of unpredictability and variation within a systematic framework.

Lines of One Inch in Four Directions and All Combinations 04 (70121), 1971, Sol LeWitt
Lines of One Inch in Four Directions and All Combinations 04 (70121), 1971, Sol LeWitt
Twelve Forms Derived From a Cube 33, 1984, Sol LeWitt
Twelve Forms Derived From a Cube 33, 1984, Sol LeWitt
Open Cube in Color on Color Plate 08, 2003, Sol LeWitt

Repetition and variation were central themes in LeWitt’s work. He would take a simple concept or shape and explore its various permutations and combinations, creating a sense of order and logic within the art.

Broken Gray Bands in Four Directions, 2005, Sol LeWitt

LeWitt’s work is often associated with conceptual art because it places a strong emphasis on the idea or concept behind the artwork. The physical execution of the artwork is secondary to the underlying concept, and the concept can be articulated through written instructions.

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