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Tony Berlant
Untitled

circa 1992

About the Item

Tony Berlant (b. 1941) is an American artist renowned for his painterly collages and intricate metal sculptures. His work combines various source materials including photographs, found objects, fragment of metal packaging and signage as well as other elements to create rich and textured assemblages. Since the 1960s, Berlant has refined his distinctive collage technique, which transforms eclectic materials into dazzling and meticulously crafted compositions. The artist cuts his materials into small pieces with great precision and secures each component to a flat surface with steel brads, adding a distinct industrial quality or even folk art flair to each work. In the 1970s, Berlant expanded beyond the two-dimensional plane, creating sculptural forms, such as boxes and houses constructed from repurposed and manufactured tin. This piece is a paradigm of Berlant's practice. A symmetrical house-shaped structure is adorned with ethereal collage elements that follow a distinctly cool palette of sky blue, periwinkle, and rose quartz. The right corner of the work is consumed by a cartoon-like portrait, a signature motif for the artist who often uses faces to evoke a sense of narrative within his compositions. Like the best of his work, the playfulness of the subject matter is juxtaposed with the raw, industrial functionality of the steel nails that hold it together. The result presents a striking tension between wonder and practicality. Berlant's work is celebrated in several prestigious museums, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum (Washington), the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and the Whitney Museum of American Art (New York). Questions about this piece? Contact us. Visit our Toronto gallery on Thursdays or by appointment. "Untitled" (aka Lulu's Barn) Circa 1992, USA Found metal, wood and steel 10.5"H 10.5"D 8"W (work) Very good condition.
  • Creator:
    Tony Berlant (1941, American)
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1992
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Very good condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Toronto, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 12-241stDibs: LU215215522342

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