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PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT EUROPEAN COLLECTION Donald Judd Untitled (1968-76) 1968-76 Cadmium red paint on wood. 20 7/8 x 17 x 2 in. (53 x 43 x 5 cm). Signed "Judd" on the reverse.
Provenance Susan Sheehan, New York Catalogue Essay The simple composition and structure of Untitled (1968-76) is typical of Donald Judd known for his reductionist approach to art. He sought to democratize the field in reaction to the conventional justifications of Abstract Expression –a movement that emphasized spontaneous and subconscious creative processes. As the forefather of Minimalism, Judd advocated rigorous and deliberate creation without compositional hierarchy or medium classification. His works were neither paintings nor sculptures and instead, meaningful structures stripped down to their bare essentials. Judd supported the use of industrial machinery to create his threedimensional works. His geometric forms were manufactured with exactitude, down to their basic forms. In Untitled (1968-76), the cadmium red provides an enriching aesthetic –an updated version of color-field paintings. The bright crimson hue stands out in delectable contrast to the neutrality of the wood; the cheeriness of the cherry red against the preciseness of the structure, presents viewers with a powerful visual tension. There are many examples of seriality and diagrammatic forms throughout Judd’s work. While wood is a seemingly basic material, he added grooves that progress and recess –a subtle incremental pattern that moves left to right and vice versa. The repetition of lines combined with the vivid coloration is electric and surprisingly meditative. Untitled (1968-76) is a prime example of the artist’s oeuvre –manufactured, robust, and simplified. And yet the piece is complex and reflects Judd’s love of psychology, physiology, mathematics, and engineering. Read More Artist Bio Donald Judd American • 1928 - 1994 Donald Judd was an American artist known for large-scale minimalistic sculptures, which he personally referred to as "specific objects." Though associated with Minimalism, Judd did not wish to be confined to this categorization and felt that his work was more complex. He utilized industrial materials and demonstrated the way in which they interacted with their surroundings, an effect he felt was more powerful than flat oil on canvas. Judd was more interested in the spacing of his pieces and the way viewers would interpret them than the importance of the pieces themselves. Inspired by architecture, the artist designed and produced his own furniture, predominantly in wood, and eventually hired a diverse team of carpenters late in his career. View More Works