Untitled

Rita Mcgurn

Untitled, 199083 x 110cmSign in to view price
Details
Material
wool and permanent marker
Description
Human-crafted. AI-refined.

The artwork depicts a vibrant and textured woven piece, featuring a composition of colorful geometric shapes and organic forms. The dominant colors are shades of orange, blue, red, and gray, which create a visually striking contrast. The piece appears to be handcrafted, with a distinctive crochet-like technique that adds depth and texture to the surface. The subject matter suggests a playful, whimsical narrative, with what appear to be stylized human figures or characters interwoven within the abstract patterns. The figures are rendered in a simplified, almost cartoon-like style, adding a sense of playfulness and imagination to the overall composition. The artistic style and technique employed in this work reflect a folk art or craft-based aesthetic, where the emphasis is on the expressive, tactile quality of the materials and the skilled craftsmanship involved in its creation. The artist's intention may have been to explore the intersection of traditional textile techniques and contemporary artistic expression, creating a piece that celebrates the beauty and diversity of handmade, textile-based artforms. ...

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Artist
Rita Mcgurn
B.1940

In addition to an eclectic career in interior design, theatre and television, Rita McGurn was an enthusiastic artist and knitter from the 1970s, creating sculptures in wool. Rita McGurn was not in the habit of titling or dating the works of art she compulsively produced, preferring to think of them as elements in a constantly unfolding tapestry that could be infinitely altered, a tapestry that was directly superimposed on the life she led.

Rita Mcgurn: Artworks
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Rita McgurnUntitled, 2000
189.2 x 64.8 x 35.6cm
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Rita McgurnUntitled, 1990
38.1 x 48.3cm
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Rita McgurnUntitled, 1990
45.7 x 46.4cm
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