NORMAN LEWIS (1909–1979), “Untitled (Seachange),” 1975 (oil on paper, 22 x 30 inches / 55.9 x 76.2 cm, signed). | © Estate of Norman Lewis. Courtesy of Michael Rosenfeld Gallery LLC, New York, N.Y. Michael Rosenfeld Gallery is presenting an exhibition of works on paper by Norman Lewis, accompanied by a digital publication with an essay authored by Ruth Fine CELEBRATED FOR PRODUCING large abstract paintings, Norman Lewis (1909–1979) made transcendent pictures. His moody and dramatic canvases are full of movement with organic fog and cloud-like forms. Some paintings evoke dense atmospheres punctuated with striking color achieved with intentional mark making or improvisational bursts that call to mind free-falling confetti. More spare compositions are defined by marks with calligraphic references and delicate straight and meandering lines. Others feature tiny, loosely rendered or hieroglyphic-style figures that appear to be marching in procession across his compositions. These same styles and techniques are evident in the hundreds of works on paper Lewis produced throughout his career. Over the years, the artist made works on paper employing a variety of mediums, including ink, pastel, graphite, crayon, watercolor, oil, and gouache, sometimes using multiple drawing or painting mediums in one work. In most […]
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