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Peter HalleyPrison 30, unique signed drawing 1990s by renowned contemporary artist, framed1995
1995
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Peter Halley
Prison 30, 1995
Original graphite drawing on paper
Pencil signed on the recto. Titled and dated verso.
Framed
This unique work on paper was created by Peter Halley in 1995 to benefit the AIDS Community Research Initiative of America (ACRIA) in New York. It is featured in the hardback book, "Unframed: Artists Respond to AIDS, AIDS Community Research Initiative of America," pg. 21. In vintage frame with glass.
Measurements:
Framed: 9 inches x 11 inches
Sheet: 5 inches x 7 inches
"My paintings have a very simple vocabulary: I call the rectangles either prisons or cells, and they’re connected by lines that I call conduits. For whatever reason, ever since I was a very young person, I made geometric paintings, and I grew up in the era of Minimalism. And the Minimalist artists generally said “these forms don’t refer to anything; they’re geometric forms, they have no relationship to the outside world.” And to me, that didn’t make sense. I thought, “our whole technological world is full of geometric forms.” And for the Minimalist artists, geometry represented a kind of ideal form: Platonic squares and circles. But for me, I began to think, “well, geometry is also kind of a prison. If you’re in your office or in front of your computer, it’s also kind of keeping you in a box.” So my vocabulary came about in reaction to Minimalism, trying to bring back a relationship between Geometric Abstraction and the world we live in….” - Peter Halley
- Creator:Peter Halley (1953, American)
- Creation Year:1995
- Dimensions:Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1.02 cm)
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- Condition:in vintage frame; work itself is fine.
- Gallery Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1745210963892
Peter Halley
Peter Halley is an American artist known for his distinctive geometric paintings that explore the intersection of technology, society, and architecture. Born in 1953 in New York City, Halley developed an early interest in art and went on to study at Yale University, where he received his Master of Fine Arts degree in 1978.Halley's work is characterized by vibrant, flat colors and repetitive, abstract forms, often resembling circuit boards or prison cells. His paintings reflect his fascination with the effects of technology on human interaction and the isolation of modern society. Halley coined the term "prison cells" to describe the confined spaces and social structures that he believes have been created by technology and urban architecture. Throughout his career, Halley has exhibited his work internationally, gaining recognition for his unique style and thought-provoking concepts. He has also been involved in art criticism and writing, contributing to various publications and expanding the discourse on contemporary art. Today, Peter Halley's art continues to captivate audiences, provoking discussions about the impact of technology on our lives and the nature of human connections in an increasingly digital world. His contributions have made him an influential figure in the field of contemporary art.
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