Ilya Bolotowsky

Ilya Bolotowsky was a Russian-born artist, born in 1907, who became a prominent figure in the Abstract Expressionist movement in the United States. Emigrating to America in 1923, Bolotowsky studied at the National Academy of Design in New York, where he developed his distinctive style characterized by geometric abstraction and a commitment to order and harmony. Influenced by the De Stijl movement and artists such as Piet Mondrian, Bolotowsky's work often featured bold colors and precise forms, contributing significantly to the development of non-objective art in America. Throughout his career, he was involved in various artistic endeavors, including the formation of the American Abstract Artists group in 1936, which played a crucial role in promoting abstract art in the United States. Bolotowsky's work was widely exhibited, and he received numerous commissions, including public murals, which further cemented his legacy in the art world. He continued to create and influence the art scene