Filter (for Trouble)
Christopher Wilmarth
key Notes:
Translucent layers, ethereal light.
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Dimensions:
36 x 36 1/4 in. (91.4 x 92.1 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Intermediate
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story of the work:
"Filter (for Trouble)" is a 1974 work by American artist Christopher Wilmarth, known for his innovative use of glass and light to explore themes of perception and materiality. The piece exemplifies Wilmarth's engagement with the interplay between transparency and opacity, reflecting his broader artistic inquiry into the nature of vision and the physicality of art.
Description of the work:
"Filter (for Trouble)" by Christopher Wilmarth is a mixed-media work that employs a combination of glass and metal to create a dynamic interplay of light and shadow. The composition features geometric forms that evoke a sense of transparency and depth, inviting viewers to engage with the materiality and spatial relationships inherent in the piece.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum
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