Untitled (Gothic arches)

Photograph

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The Art & History Museums of Maitland

The image displays tall, arch-like structures in gradient colors, creating a surreal and mysterious atmosphere.

The image displays tall, arch-like structures in gradient colors, creating a surreal and mysterious atmosphere.

Name/Title

Untitled (Gothic arches)

Entry/Object ID

1000.001.155

Description

A Gothic motif which makes use of rhythmic upright lines and offered an exceptionally brilliant contrast between the bright red arches and the deep blue of the cyclorama. AS....1938

Context

In 1938, artist J. André Smith exhibited a series of bold experiments at the Research Studio—24 “eye-openers” that challenged what he called the “well-behaved and disgustingly normal” state of art. These images revisit that moment of creative risk and reinvention. While the original constructions were temporary, Smith and Attilio “Duke” Banca documented each work, preserving what Smith described as their “first season of experimental work.”

Collection

Smith Collection (MAA)

Cataloged By

Bianca Fazio

Acquisition

Accession

1000.001

Made/Created

Artist Information

J. André Smith
Duke Banca

Date made

1938

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Back upper left corner

Transcription

A Gothic motif which makes use of rhythmic upright lines and offered an exceptionally brilliant contrast between the bright red arches and the deep blue of the cyclorama. AS....1938