John mccracken artist new mexico

Mccracken developed his early sculptural work while studying painting at the california college of arts and crafts in oakland in the late. The show, comprised of planks from the full scope of mccrackens career, will be on view from february 15 th through march 25 th, 2017 john mccrackens planks are the signature. Mccracken, johnberkeley california 1934 lives and works in new mexicovision. By leaning the planks against the wall, mccrackens intention was to connect the spheres of twodimensional painting and threedimensional sculpture. John mccracken mirror art, sculpture art, sculpture. John mccracken sculpture 19871999, james kelly contemporary, santa fe, new mexico. John mccracken obituary art and design the guardian. As a student at the california college of arts and crafts in oakland, mccracken earned a bfa in 1962 and completed most of the work for an mfa. Since the mid1960s, southern california artist john mccrackena contemporary of donald juddhas been a leading voice of minimalist sculpture. On may 3, the gallery will present sculptures by new mexicobased artist john mccracken, from the late eighties through 1997. The geometric forms mccracken employed were typically built from straight lines.

John mccracken david zwirner is pleased to present an exhibition of new work by american artist john mccracken, on view at the gallerys 533 west 19th street space. After graduating from high school, mccracken served in the united states navy for four years before enrolling in the california college of arts and crafts in oakland. John mccracken was a contemporary artist who lived and worked in santa fe, new mexico and new york. Pages in category artists from santa fe, new mexico the following 80 pages are in this category, out of 80 total. He is still represented by the david zwirner gallery in new york my works are minimal and reduced, but also maximal. Planks, an exhibition of sculpture by john mccracken. Signed, entitled, dated and inscribed below on base. Mccracken is represented by david zwirner in new york. Mccracken was influenced by the first generation of minimalist artists that emerged in the 1960s, including donald judd and dan flavin.

John mccracken, a west coast artist who brought a new age openness to minimalist sculpture. John mccracken was an american minimalist best known for his planks, plinthlike reflective sculptures painted in various hues. John mccrackens art john harvey mccracken december 9, 1934 april 8, 2011 was a contemporary artist who lived and worked in santa fe, new mexico and new york. In 1966, mccracken generated his signature sculptural form. Red plank, 1967 john harvey mccracken december 9, 1934 april 8, 2011 was a contemporary artist who lived and worked in santa fe, new mexico and new york. Born on december 9, 1934 in berkeley, ca, he went on to study painting at the california college of arts and crafts in oakland, where he earned a bfa. Mccracken developed his earliest sculptural work while studying painting at the california college of arts and crafts in oakland in the 1960s. Museum collections art gallery of ontario, toronto art institute of chicago arte contemporaneo, a. New york, new york born berkeley, ca 1934died new york city 2011 active in. Mar 18, 2020 john mccracken 19342011 was a contemporary artist who lived and worked in santa fe, new mexico and new york. John mccracken, american 1934 born in berkeley, california, he is known as one of the founders of west coast minimalism. Vulture by jerry saltz jerry saltz on john mccracken, 19342011. Directory of new mexico artists, artisans, studios, and representing galleries, events, workshops by region, menu new mexico artist directory studios and galleries.

John mccracken at castello di rivoli contemporary art daily. John mccracken born 1934 born in berkeley, california, he is known as one of the founders of west coast minimalism. All new mexico artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. Shop for new mexico art from the worlds greatest living artists. John mccracken in front of aurora 2008, during his final solo exhibition in 2008. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. John harvey mccracken paintings for sale john harvey. One of the founders of west coast minimalism, john mccracken has long been acclaimed for his flawlessly crafted geometric sculptures. Usually, the form is painted in sprayed lacquer, which does not reveal the artists hand. Choose your favorite new mexico designs and purchase them as wall art, home decor, phone cases, tote bags, and more. David zwirner is a contemporary art gallery with spaces in new york, london, and hong kong, which currently represents over sixty artists and estates. He attended the california college of arts and crafts where he studied with gordon onslowford and tony delap.

Venus 980 madison ave new york, ny 10075 new york, ny venus is pleased to present john mccracken. John mccracken artist bio and art for sale artspace. This will be the artists first oneperson exhibition at the gallery, and in new york. Mccracken continues to produce painstakingly by hand in his new mexico studio along with. New york, ny 10075 new york, ny venus is pleased to present john mccracken. December 9, 1934 april 8, 2011 educationteaching after graduating from high school, mccracken served in the navy for four years before enrolling in the california college of arts and crafts. Solo exhibitions 2008 john mccracken, david zwirner, new york, ny. The castello di rivoli museum of contemporary art is proud to present the largest retrospective to date of the american artist john mccracken b. John harvey mccracken 1934 2011 john mccracken artist, sculptor and painter was known for his ability to create compelling work out of what he terms basic forms. Planks john mccracken exhibitions venus over manhattan. John mccracken 19342011 was a contemporary artist who lived and worked in santa fe, new mexico and new york. Read our contemporary artist biography and browse related content. John harvey mccracken, artist, born 9 december 1934. Working with what he called planks, john mccracken created minimalist sculptures that bridge the material world with the metaphysical.

Among the leading historic exponents of the american minimalism, together with donald judd, carl andre, dan flavin, and other. New works in bronze and steel, david zwirner, new york. John harvey mccracken december 9, 1934 april 8, 2011 was a minimalist artist. A progenitor of minimal sculpture on the west coast, john mccracken once said, my tendency is to reduce or develop everything to single things. View exhibitions and artworks by john mccracken and enquire about works available for sale.