Name/Title
AugustaEntry/Object ID
5241Description
Abstract image of brightly colored, glowing, cylindrical lines resembling cords intertwining against a dark background.Context
Though the Chicago art world of the 1970’s was dominated by the “Imagist” group, who valued vibrant surrealism, artist William Conger was still able to make his way into the scene with his non-objective works. Having grown up in Chicago, it is said that his designs may reflect the landscape of the city and lake. In the early 1980’s, he formed the “Allusive Abstractionists,” a group of Chicago artists (including Miyoko Ito and Richard Loving) who focused on abstract forms. This is a prime example of Conger’s work, where his illusionistic technique and tendency towards vibrant and glowing figures are shown. This painting is named after Augusta, Wisconsin, and is apart of a series of works named after various towns Conger visited.Acquisition
Notes
Collection of DePaul University, gift of DePaul University's Women's BoardEthnography
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United States
American
Chicago
North America, United StatesDimensions
Dimension Description
WholeWidth
294.005 cmDepth
14.605 cmLength
294.005 cm