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LYNNE MAPP DREXLER (1928-1999)

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<div>Lynne Mapp Drexler’s "Sporadic Spring" (1963) exemplifies her dynamic approach to color and gesture during her revered 1960s period, a formative decade that has recently been celebrated in the major exhibition "Lynne Drexler: Color Notes" at the Farnsworth Art Museum (May 4, 2024 – January 12, 2025). The canvas is entirely covered in dense layers of short, repetitive brushstrokes rendered in vivid greens, reds, and oranges. These strokes coalesce into an array of circles, rhombuses, and rectangles, forming a “sporadic” yet remarkably harmonious mosaic that activates the entire surface of the painting. </div><br><br><div> </div><br><br><div>In this work, color takes precedence over form, with Drexler using chromatic intensity to create rhythm and structure. Her technique resonates with Hans Hofmann’s influential “push-pull” theory, in which color relationships generate spatial depth and tension without relying on traditional perspective. At the same time, the gestural vigor and improvisational quality of the brushwork reflect the influence of her teacher Robert Motherwell, who encouraged expressive freedom and emotional immediacy. </div><br><br><div> </div><br><br><div>"Sporadic Spring" captures Drexler’s synthesis of discipline and spontaneity, revealing how she forged a distinct voice within the New York School while anticipating the lyrical abstraction that would define her mature style. </div> <div>Lynne Mapp Drexler’s "Sporadic Spring" (1963) exemplifies her dynamic approach to color and gesture during her revered 1960s period, a formative decade that has recently been celebrated in the major exhibition "Lynne Drexler: Color Notes" at the Farnsworth Art Museum (May 4, 2024 – January 12, 2025). The canvas is entirely covered in dense layers of short, repetitive brushstrokes rendered in vivid greens, reds, and oranges. These strokes coalesce into an array of circles, rhombuses, and rectangles, forming a “sporadic” yet remarkably harmonious mosaic that activates the entire surface of the painting. </div><br><br><div> </div><br><br><div>In this work, color takes precedence over form, with Drexler using chromatic intensity to create rhythm and structure. Her technique resonates with Hans Hofmann’s influential “push-pull” theory, in which color relationships generate spatial depth and tension without relying on traditional perspective. At the same time, the gestural vigor and improvisational quality of the brushwork reflect the influence of her teacher Robert Motherwell, who encouraged expressive freedom and emotional immediacy. </div><br><br><div> </div><br><br><div>"Sporadic Spring" captures Drexler’s synthesis of discipline and spontaneity, revealing how she forged a distinct voice within the New York School while anticipating the lyrical abstraction that would define her mature style. </div> <div>Lynne Mapp Drexler’s "Sporadic Spring" (1963) exemplifies her dynamic approach to color and gesture during her revered 1960s period, a formative decade that has recently been celebrated in the major exhibition "Lynne Drexler: Color Notes" at the Farnsworth Art Museum (May 4, 2024 – January 12, 2025). The canvas is entirely covered in dense layers of short, repetitive brushstrokes rendered in vivid greens, reds, and oranges. These strokes coalesce into an array of circles, rhombuses, and rectangles, forming a “sporadic” yet remarkably harmonious mosaic that activates the entire surface of the painting. </div><br><br><div> </div><br><br><div>In this work, color takes precedence over form, with Drexler using chromatic intensity to create rhythm and structure. Her technique resonates with Hans Hofmann’s influential “push-pull” theory, in which color relationships generate spatial depth and tension without relying on traditional perspective. At the same time, the gestural vigor and improvisational quality of the brushwork reflect the influence of her teacher Robert Motherwell, who encouraged expressive freedom and emotional immediacy. </div><br><br><div> </div><br><br><div>"Sporadic Spring" captures Drexler’s synthesis of discipline and spontaneity, revealing how she forged a distinct voice within the New York School while anticipating the lyrical abstraction that would define her mature style. </div> <div>Lynne Mapp Drexler’s "Sporadic Spring" (1963) exemplifies her dynamic approach to color and gesture during her revered 1960s period, a formative decade that has recently been celebrated in the major exhibition "Lynne Drexler: Color Notes" at the Farnsworth Art Museum (May 4, 2024 – January 12, 2025). The canvas is entirely covered in dense layers of short, repetitive brushstrokes rendered in vivid greens, reds, and oranges. These strokes coalesce into an array of circles, rhombuses, and rectangles, forming a “sporadic” yet remarkably harmonious mosaic that activates the entire surface of the painting. </div><br><br><div> </div><br><br><div>In this work, color takes precedence over form, with Drexler using chromatic intensity to create rhythm and structure. Her technique resonates with Hans Hofmann’s influential “push-pull” theory, in which color relationships generate spatial depth and tension without relying on traditional perspective. At the same time, the gestural vigor and improvisational quality of the brushwork reflect the influence of her teacher Robert Motherwell, who encouraged expressive freedom and emotional immediacy. </div><br><br><div> </div><br><br><div>"Sporadic Spring" captures Drexler’s synthesis of discipline and spontaneity, revealing how she forged a distinct voice within the New York School while anticipating the lyrical abstraction that would define her mature style. </div> <div>Lynne Mapp Drexler’s "Sporadic Spring" (1963) exemplifies her dynamic approach to color and gesture during her revered 1960s period, a formative decade that has recently been celebrated in the major exhibition "Lynne Drexler: Color Notes" at the Farnsworth Art Museum (May 4, 2024 – January 12, 2025). The canvas is entirely covered in dense layers of short, repetitive brushstrokes rendered in vivid greens, reds, and oranges. These strokes coalesce into an array of circles, rhombuses, and rectangles, forming a “sporadic” yet remarkably harmonious mosaic that activates the entire surface of the painting. </div><br><br><div> </div><br><br><div>In this work, color takes precedence over form, with Drexler using chromatic intensity to create rhythm and structure. Her technique resonates with Hans Hofmann’s influential “push-pull” theory, in which color relationships generate spatial depth and tension without relying on traditional perspective. At the same time, the gestural vigor and improvisational quality of the brushwork reflect the influence of her teacher Robert Motherwell, who encouraged expressive freedom and emotional immediacy. </div><br><br><div> </div><br><br><div>"Sporadic Spring" captures Drexler’s synthesis of discipline and spontaneity, revealing how she forged a distinct voice within the New York School while anticipating the lyrical abstraction that would define her mature style. </div> <div>Lynne Mapp Drexler’s "Sporadic Spring" (1963) exemplifies her dynamic approach to color and gesture during her revered 1960s period, a formative decade that has recently been celebrated in the major exhibition "Lynne Drexler: Color Notes" at the Farnsworth Art Museum (May 4, 2024 – January 12, 2025). The canvas is entirely covered in dense layers of short, repetitive brushstrokes rendered in vivid greens, reds, and oranges. These strokes coalesce into an array of circles, rhombuses, and rectangles, forming a “sporadic” yet remarkably harmonious mosaic that activates the entire surface of the painting. </div><br><br><div> </div><br><br><div>In this work, color takes precedence over form, with Drexler using chromatic intensity to create rhythm and structure. Her technique resonates with Hans Hofmann’s influential “push-pull” theory, in which color relationships generate spatial depth and tension without relying on traditional perspective. At the same time, the gestural vigor and improvisational quality of the brushwork reflect the influence of her teacher Robert Motherwell, who encouraged expressive freedom and emotional immediacy. </div><br><br><div> </div><br><br><div>"Sporadic Spring" captures Drexler’s synthesis of discipline and spontaneity, revealing how she forged a distinct voice within the New York School while anticipating the lyrical abstraction that would define her mature style. </div> <div>Lynne Mapp Drexler’s "Sporadic Spring" (1963) exemplifies her dynamic approach to color and gesture during her revered 1960s period, a formative decade that has recently been celebrated in the major exhibition "Lynne Drexler: Color Notes" at the Farnsworth Art Museum (May 4, 2024 – January 12, 2025). The canvas is entirely covered in dense layers of short, repetitive brushstrokes rendered in vivid greens, reds, and oranges. These strokes coalesce into an array of circles, rhombuses, and rectangles, forming a “sporadic” yet remarkably harmonious mosaic that activates the entire surface of the painting. </div><br><br><div> </div><br><br><div>In this work, color takes precedence over form, with Drexler using chromatic intensity to create rhythm and structure. Her technique resonates with Hans Hofmann’s influential “push-pull” theory, in which color relationships generate spatial depth and tension without relying on traditional perspective. At the same time, the gestural vigor and improvisational quality of the brushwork reflect the influence of her teacher Robert Motherwell, who encouraged expressive freedom and emotional immediacy. </div><br><br><div> </div><br><br><div>"Sporadic Spring" captures Drexler’s synthesis of discipline and spontaneity, revealing how she forged a distinct voice within the New York School while anticipating the lyrical abstraction that would define her mature style. </div> <div>Lynne Mapp Drexler’s "Sporadic Spring" (1963) exemplifies her dynamic approach to color and gesture during her revered 1960s period, a formative decade that has recently been celebrated in the major exhibition "Lynne Drexler: Color Notes" at the Farnsworth Art Museum (May 4, 2024 – January 12, 2025). The canvas is entirely covered in dense layers of short, repetitive brushstrokes rendered in vivid greens, reds, and oranges. These strokes coalesce into an array of circles, rhombuses, and rectangles, forming a “sporadic” yet remarkably harmonious mosaic that activates the entire surface of the painting. </div><br><br><div> </div><br><br><div>In this work, color takes precedence over form, with Drexler using chromatic intensity to create rhythm and structure. Her technique resonates with Hans Hofmann’s influential “push-pull” theory, in which color relationships generate spatial depth and tension without relying on traditional perspective. At the same time, the gestural vigor and improvisational quality of the brushwork reflect the influence of her teacher Robert Motherwell, who encouraged expressive freedom and emotional immediacy. </div><br><br><div> </div><br><br><div>"Sporadic Spring" captures Drexler’s synthesis of discipline and spontaneity, revealing how she forged a distinct voice within the New York School while anticipating the lyrical abstraction that would define her mature style. </div> <div>Lynne Mapp Drexler’s "Sporadic Spring" (1963) exemplifies her dynamic approach to color and gesture during her revered 1960s period, a formative decade that has recently been celebrated in the major exhibition "Lynne Drexler: Color Notes" at the Farnsworth Art Museum (May 4, 2024 – January 12, 2025). The canvas is entirely covered in dense layers of short, repetitive brushstrokes rendered in vivid greens, reds, and oranges. These strokes coalesce into an array of circles, rhombuses, and rectangles, forming a “sporadic” yet remarkably harmonious mosaic that activates the entire surface of the painting. </div><br><br><div> </div><br><br><div>In this work, color takes precedence over form, with Drexler using chromatic intensity to create rhythm and structure. Her technique resonates with Hans Hofmann’s influential “push-pull” theory, in which color relationships generate spatial depth and tension without relying on traditional perspective. At the same time, the gestural vigor and improvisational quality of the brushwork reflect the influence of her teacher Robert Motherwell, who encouraged expressive freedom and emotional immediacy. </div><br><br><div> </div><br><br><div>"Sporadic Spring" captures Drexler’s synthesis of discipline and spontaneity, revealing how she forged a distinct voice within the New York School while anticipating the lyrical abstraction that would define her mature style. </div> <div>Lynne Mapp Drexler’s "Sporadic Spring" (1963) exemplifies her dynamic approach to color and gesture during her revered 1960s period, a formative decade that has recently been celebrated in the major exhibition "Lynne Drexler: Color Notes" at the Farnsworth Art Museum (May 4, 2024 – January 12, 2025). The canvas is entirely covered in dense layers of short, repetitive brushstrokes rendered in vivid greens, reds, and oranges. These strokes coalesce into an array of circles, rhombuses, and rectangles, forming a “sporadic” yet remarkably harmonious mosaic that activates the entire surface of the painting. </div><br><br><div> </div><br><br><div>In this work, color takes precedence over form, with Drexler using chromatic intensity to create rhythm and structure. Her technique resonates with Hans Hofmann’s influential “push-pull” theory, in which color relationships generate spatial depth and tension without relying on traditional perspective. At the same time, the gestural vigor and improvisational quality of the brushwork reflect the influence of her teacher Robert Motherwell, who encouraged expressive freedom and emotional immediacy. </div><br><br><div> </div><br><br><div>"Sporadic Spring" captures Drexler’s synthesis of discipline and spontaneity, revealing how she forged a distinct voice within the New York School while anticipating the lyrical abstraction that would define her mature style. </div>
Sporadischer Frühling196340 x 29 1/2 in.(101,6 x 76,2 x 3,81 cm) Öl auf Leinwand
Provenienz
Galerie Lupine, Monhegan, Maine
Privatsammlung, erworben von den oben genannten Personen
Phillips New York, Mittwoch, 15. November 2023, Los 106
Privatsammlung, erworben von der oben genannten Person
 Preis375,000
Lynne Mapp Drexlers "Sporadic Spring" (1963) ist ein Beispiel für ihren dynamischen Umgang mit Farbe und Gestik während ihrer verehrten 1960er Jahre, einem prägenden Jahrzehnt, das kürzlich in der großen Ausstellung "Lynne Drexler: Color Notes" im Farnsworth Art Museum (4. Mai 2024 - 12. Januar 2025) gefeiert wurde. Die Leinwand ist vollständig mit dichten Schichten aus kurzen, sich wiederholenden Pinselstrichen in leuchtenden Grün-, Rot- und Orangetönen bedeckt. Diese Pinselstriche fügen sich zu einer Reihe von Kreisen, Rauten und Rechtecken zusammen und bilden ein "sporadisches" und doch bemerkenswert harmonisches Mosaik, das die gesamte Oberfläche des Gemäldes belebt.





In diesem Werk hat die Farbe Vorrang vor der Form, wobei Drexler die chromatische Intensität nutzt, um Rhythmus und Struktur zu schaffen. Ihre Technik erinnert an Hans Hofmanns einflussreiche "Push-Pull"-Theorie, bei der Farbbeziehungen räumliche Tiefe und Spannung erzeugen, ohne sich auf die traditionelle Perspektive zu verlassen. Gleichzeitig spiegeln die gestische Kraft und die improvisatorische Qualität der Pinselführung den Einfluss ihres Lehrers Robert Motherwell wider, der expressive Freiheit und emotionale Unmittelbarkeit förderte.





"Sporadic Spring" fängt Drexlers Synthese aus Disziplin und Spontaneität ein und zeigt, wie sie innerhalb der New York School eine eigene Stimme formte und gleichzeitig die lyrische Abstraktion vorwegnahm, die ihren reifen Stil bestimmen sollte.
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