Fritz Scholder: Works on Paper
Fritz Scholder (1937鈥�2005) is a transformative figure in American art, celebrated for reimagining the representation of Indigenous people.
A pivotal aspect of Scholder鈥檚 artistic legacy lies in his works on paper. While his paintings and sculptures are widely recognized, it is his prints, drawings, and collages that revealed the core of his artistic exploration. Scholder鈥檚 works on paper were a critical space for experimentation鈥攁llowing him to engage with form, composition, and process in ways independent from his large-scale canvas works. These works, characterized by dynamic lines, vibrant colors, and a visceral energy, allowed Scholder to dive into themes and subjects that ranged widely from objective representation to apparitional forms, physiognomic distortion, and incarnations of subjective states. This exhibition brings together a wide range of Scholder鈥檚 works on paper, showcasing his contributions to printmaking and revealing the depth of his creative practice.
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Fritz Scholder (1937鈥�2005) is a transformative figure in American art, celebrated for reimagining the representation of Indigenous people.
A pivotal aspect of Scholder鈥檚 artistic legacy lies in his works on paper. While his paintings and sculptures are widely recognized, it is his prints, drawings, and collages that revealed the core of his artistic exploration. Scholder鈥檚 works on paper were a critical space for experimentation鈥攁llowing him to engage with form, composition, and process in ways independent from his large-scale canvas works. These works, characterized by dynamic lines, vibrant colors, and a visceral energy, allowed Scholder to dive into themes and subjects that ranged widely from objective representation to apparitional forms, physiognomic distortion, and incarnations of subjective states. This exhibition brings together a wide range of Scholder鈥檚 works on paper, showcasing his contributions to printmaking and revealing the depth of his creative practice.
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