a life of artistic innovation daniel christensen, an american abstract painter, was born in cozad, nebraska in 1942. his life's work, characterized by lyrical abstraction, color field painting, and abstract expressionism, left an indelible mark on the art world. early work and influences christensen's early work (1965-1966) was rooted in minimalism. this period, marked by simplicity and a focus on basic forms, laid the groundwork for h…