John Hultberg Actors 1977 Signed Limited Edition Silkscreen 36" x 26"
John Hultberg Actors 1977 Signed Limited Edition Silkscreen 36" x 26"
Artist Name: John Hultberg
Title: Actors: Captivating Abstract Realism in John Hultberg's Signed Limited Edition Silkscreen.
Step into a world where abstraction and realism converge with John Hultberg's captivating artwork titled "Actors." This signed limited edition silkscreen invites viewers to explore the dynamic interplay between vibrant colors, gestural marks, and strong forms, showcasing Hultberg's unique style as an abstract realist.
John Hultberg, an esteemed artist of the 20th century, honed his craft at the California School of Fine Arts alongside influential contemporaries. His artistic vision marries the realms of abstract expressionism and realism, resulting in works that exude energy and evoke a sense of ambiguity and emotion.
In "Actors," Hultberg's masterful use of vibrant colors and gestural marks breathes life into the composition, creating a dynamic sense of motion and expression. While the subject matter may appear abstract at first glance, a closer examination reveals meticulous attention to detail, allowing each print to transport viewers to a specific time and place.
As a signed limited edition silkscreen, this artwork holds a special place in the world of art collecting. With its unique combination of abstract and concrete elements, "Actors" becomes a conversation piece that invites viewers to revisit it time and time again. Its inclusion in renowned collections, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Whitney Museum of American Art, and Museum of Modern Art in New York City, speaks to Hultberg's artistic prowess and enduring influence.
Year: 1977
Medium Type: Silkscreen on Somerset paper
Size-Width | Size-Height: 36'' x 26''
Signed | Edition Size: signed & numbered in pencil | 190/200
Unframed in Very Good Condition.
John Hultberg (1922-2005) is considered an abstract realist. He studied at the California School of Fine Arts and was a comtemporary of Clay Spohn, Richard Diebenkorn, David Park, Clyfford Still and Mark Rothko. He articulates strong forms and design, balanced by forceful use of color.
Hultberg’s palatte of vibrant colors and use of wet gestural marks expresses a sense of motion and dynamism and serves to to make landscapes, still lifes, and real-life scenes more ambiguous and expressive.
Though at first these seem like purely abstract images, upon closer study we discover an attention to detail which give each print a distinct sense of time and place. It is this mixture of the abstract and the concrete which bring our interest back to examine these images again and again.
Hulberg’s works are in many notable collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Whitney Museum of American Art, and Museum of Modern Art, New York City.