Tribute to Jack Untitled 30/90

About Tribute to Jack Untitled 30/90

This imposing abstract composition was created by American artist Michael Steiner. He was a leading member of the famed Bennington school—a collection of abstract artists associated with the liberal arts college in Bennington, Vermont. This expressive Ink etching…black markings against a neutral backdrop is punctuated by bright pink, yellow, dark red and orange.

In 1984, fourteen artists created artwork as part of an exhibition designed to celebrate the influential Canadian abstract artist Jack Bush. ‘The Heritage of Jack Bush’ was a carefully curated exhibition of work by artists who were inspired, mentored or who worked with Bush. The exhibition toured throughout Quebec and Ontario following Bush’s death.This is one of those pieces.
Edition 30 of 90.

“His artwork is a kind of dialogue with Minimalism, read through the formal possibilities for abstract sculpture opened up by Anthony Caro (British abstract sculptor) and David Smith.( American abstract painter and sculptor)” Benjamin Genocchio, Arts reporter NY Times

Born in 1945 in NYC, Steiner studied art as a student. He is known for his painting and his sculptural work. He received a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1971. Steiner’s work can be found in collections all over the world including the Museum of Modern Art in NYC, the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, and the Power Gallery of Contemporary Art in Sydney, Australia.