Double Merge
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Double Merge is a large-scale abstract installation by American artist Sam Gilliam that exemplifies his innovative draped canvas technique and vibrant use of color.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
abstract artwork
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art installation ⓘ |
| artForm | installation art ⓘ |
| artisticGoal |
to blur boundaries between painting and sculpture
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to engage viewers physically in the space ⓘ |
| artistNationality | American ⓘ |
| artMedium |
acrylic on canvas
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dye on canvas ⓘ |
| artMovement | Abstract art NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedConcept |
expanded painting
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post-painterly abstraction NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| colorCharacteristic |
multicolored
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vibrant ⓘ |
| creator | Sam Gilliam NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| creatorBirthName | Sam Gilliam NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| creatorBirthYear | 1933 ⓘ |
| creatorDeathYear | 2022 ⓘ |
| creatorNotableFor | innovative draped canvas technique ⓘ |
| creatorOccupation |
abstract artist
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installation artist ⓘ painter ⓘ |
| dimensionCharacteristic | large-scale ⓘ |
| displayMethod |
extends into viewer space
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hung from ceiling ⓘ |
| genre | abstract ⓘ |
| hasType | site-responsive installation ⓘ |
| influencedByMovement |
Abstract Expressionism
NERFINISHED
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Color Field painting ⓘ |
| materialUsed |
canvas
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dye ⓘ paint ⓘ |
| notableFeature |
large-scale installation
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suspended canvases ⓘ vibrant use of color ⓘ |
| perceptualEffect |
emphasis on color and light
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shifting appearance from different viewpoints ⓘ |
| spatialCharacteristic |
immersive
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three-dimensional ⓘ |
| subjectMatter | non-representational ⓘ |
| techniqueCharacteristic |
draped and folded surfaces
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unstretched canvas ⓘ |
| usesTechnique | draped canvas ⓘ |
| visualCharacteristic |
flowing fabric-like forms
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layered color fields ⓘ |
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