Hague St. Memory (For the Old Man Who Spoke with Me)

Christopher Wilmarth

Created:

Movement:

unknown

Contemporary Art

key Notes:

Translucent Glass Forms, Reflective Light Interaction

Dimensions:

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Master

New game

story of the work:

"Hague St. Memory (For the Old Man Who Spoke with Me)" is a 1976 painting by American artist Christopher Wilmarth, known for his exploration of light and transparency through the use of glass and wood. The work reflects Wilmarth's engagement with memory and personal narrative, serving as a tribute to the conversations and experiences that shaped his artistic vision, while also exemplifying his innovative approach to materiality and form.

Description of the work:

"Hague St. Memory (For the Old Man Who Spoke with Me)" by Christopher Wilmarth is characterized by its use of transparent and translucent materials, primarily glass and wood, which create a dialogue between light and form. The composition features a series of layered elements that evoke a sense of depth and spatial complexity, inviting the viewer to engage with the interplay of shadow and illumination inherent in the work.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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