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Edition 2026 · 21 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Холст из льна · Сертификат подлинности · Доставка по всему миру Сэм Гиллиам · 1933 – 2022

Whirlirama

1970

An explosion of vibrant purple, blue, and gold colors defines this abstract tree painting by Sam Gilliam from 1970, offering a masterful display of texture and motion that invites you to bring this masterpiece home.

Техника: Ручная живопись маслом на льняном холсте
Изготовлено: На заказ, профессиональным художником
Popularity: No. 1 of 30 artworks by Сэм Гиллиам
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Red Petals

1967 · Галерея Филлипсов, Вашингтон, округ Колумбия · original 223 x 236 cm

‘Red Petals’ by Sam Gilliam (1967) is an acrylic on canvas piece measuring 223 x 236 cm housed at The Phillips Collection in Washington D.C., embodying the Lyrical Abstraction movement. Gilliam pioneered a revolutionary approach to painting, utilizing gravity and spontaneous application of paint onto unstretched canvas to create dynamic biomorphic forms.

Техника: Ручная живопись маслом на льняном холсте
Изготовлено: На заказ, профессиональным художником
Popularity: No. 2 of 30 artworks by Сэм Гиллиам
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Swing

1969 · original 304 x 720 cm

Experience Sam Gilliam's 'Swing' (1969): A monumental acrylic masterpiece blending abstract expressionism & textile art. Vibrant colors, fluid forms evoke emotion.

Техника: Ручная живопись маслом на льняном холсте
Изготовлено: На заказ, профессиональным художником
Popularity: No. 3 of 30 artworks by Сэм Гиллиам
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Light Fan

1966 · original 92 x 91 cm

Техника: Ручная живопись маслом на льняном холсте
Изготовлено: На заказ, профессиональным художником
Popularity: No. 4 of 30 artworks by Сэм Гиллиам
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Неопределенное полотно

1968 · The Newark Museum of Art, Ньюарк

Красивое абстрактное произведение искусства от Сама Гиллиама в стиле цветного поля из голубых и белых оттенков. Идеально для украшения интерьера и коллекционирования произведений современного искусства.

Техника: Ручная живопись маслом на льняном холсте
Изготовлено: На заказ, профессиональным художником
Popularity: No. 5 of 30 artworks by Сэм Гиллиам
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Open Cylinder

1979 · original 205 x 117 cm

Explore Sam Gilliam’s ‘Open Cylinder’ (1979): A vibrant abstract oil painting featuring layered textures & dynamic shapes. Color Field & Abstract Expressionism at its finest.

Техника: Ручная живопись маслом на льняном холсте
Изготовлено: На заказ, профессиональным художником
Popularity: No. 6 of 30 artworks by Сэм Гиллиам
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Red Hot New Haven

1987

Техника: Ручная живопись маслом на льняном холсте
Изготовлено: На заказ, профессиональным художником
Popularity: No. 7 of 30 artworks by Сэм Гиллиам
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Shoot Six

1965 · original 142 x 142 cm

Explore Sam Gilliam’s ‘Shoot Six’ (1965): A vibrant abstract masterpiece featuring bold diagonal stripes & layered color. Op Art influence, acrylic on canvas – a dynamic piece for art collectors.

Техника: Ручная живопись маслом на льняном холсте
Изготовлено: На заказ, профессиональным художником
Popularity: No. 8 of 30 artworks by Сэм Гиллиам
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(Untitled)

1971 · original 35 x 46 cm

Техника: Ручная живопись маслом на льняном холсте
Изготовлено: На заказ, профессиональным художником
Popularity: No. 9 of 30 artworks by Сэм Гиллиам
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Same size as the original$19546 × 35 cm Commission at original size

Cozy (diptych)

1979 · Spelman College Museum of Fine Art, Atlanta

Техника: Ручная живопись маслом на льняном холсте
Изготовлено: На заказ, профессиональным художником
Popularity: No. 10 of 30 artworks by Сэм Гиллиам
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The Petition

1990

Explore 'The Petition' by Sam Gilliam (1990), a layered abstract masterpiece blending Color Field & Cubist influences. Drenched blues, dynamic circles & textured lines evoke cycles & interconnectedness.

Техника: Ручная живопись маслом на льняном холсте
Изготовлено: На заказ, профессиональным художником
Popularity: No. 11 of 30 artworks by Сэм Гиллиам
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Untitled 1

original 120 x 234 cm

Техника: Ручная живопись маслом на льняном холсте
Изготовлено: На заказ, профессиональным художником
Popularity: No. 12 of 30 artworks by Сэм Гиллиам
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Green Web

1967 · original 230 x 101 cm

Техника: Ручная живопись маслом на льняном холсте
Изготовлено: На заказ, профессиональным художником
Popularity: No. 13 of 30 artworks by Сэм Гиллиам
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Yellow Edge

1972 · original 140 x 114 cm

Техника: Ручная живопись маслом на льняном холсте
Изготовлено: На заказ, профессиональным художником
Popularity: No. 14 of 30 artworks by Сэм Гиллиам
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Same size as the original$614140 × 114 cm Commission at original size

Leah's Renoir

1979 · original 203 x 495 cm

Техника: Ручная живопись маслом на льняном холсте
Изготовлено: На заказ, профессиональным художником
Popularity: No. 15 of 30 artworks by Сэм Гиллиам
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Day Tripper

1971

Техника: Ручная живопись маслом на льняном холсте
Изготовлено: На заказ, профессиональным художником
Popularity: No. 16 of 30 artworks by Сэм Гиллиам
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April 4

1969 · original 279 x 457 cm

Техника: Ручная живопись маслом на льняном холсте
Изготовлено: На заказ, профессиональным художником
Popularity: No. 17 of 30 artworks by Сэм Гиллиам
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Nile

1972 · original 63 x 45 cm

Техника: Ручная живопись маслом на льняном холсте
Изготовлено: На заказ, профессиональным художником
Popularity: No. 18 of 30 artworks by Сэм Гиллиам
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Carousel State

1968 · original 399 x 671 cm

Техника: Ручная живопись маслом на льняном холсте
Изготовлено: На заказ, профессиональным художником
Popularity: No. 19 of 30 artworks by Сэм Гиллиам
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Art Ramp Angle Brown

1978 · original 91 x 616 cm

Техника: Ручная живопись маслом на льняном холсте
Изготовлено: На заказ, профессиональным художником
Popularity: No. 20 of 30 artworks by Сэм Гиллиам
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Relative

1968 · original 305 x 412 cm

Explore Sam Gilliam’s ‘Relative’ (1968): A vibrant, layered abstract textile painting embodying Color Field movement & lyrical abstraction. Discover its dynamic form & rich hues.

Техника: Ручная живопись маслом на льняном холсте
Изготовлено: На заказ, профессиональным художником
Popularity: No. 21 of 30 artworks by Сэм Гиллиам
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The artist

Сэм Гиллиам

1933 – 2022

Краткая справка

Creative periodsmature period
Typical colorsсеро-бежевый
Movementsabstract expressionism
Copyright statusUnder copyright
Room fitгостиная
Top-ranked workWhirlirama
Born1933, Тьюпело, США
Lifespan89 years

Biography

A Life Painted in Motion: The World of Sam Gilliam

Sam Gilliam, born November 30, 1933, in Tupelo, Mississippi, and passing on June 25, 2022, was more than just a painter; he was an innovator who fundamentally altered our perception of what painting could be. His journey began with humble roots – his father a railroad worker, his mother a homemaker – and a subsequent move to Louisville, Kentucky, shortly after his birth. Even as a child, the seeds of artistic expression were sown, manifesting in early cartoon drawings that hinted at the creative force within. Gilliam’s formal education at the University of Louisville, where he earned both a B.A. (1955) and an M.A. (1961) in Fine Art, provided him with a foundation, but it was his life experiences – including service in the United States Army from 1956 to 1958 – that would truly shape his artistic vision. The move to Washington D.C. in 1962, alongside his wife Dorothy Butler, proved pivotal, placing him at the heart of a burgeoning art scene and setting the stage for a career defined by groundbreaking experimentation.

Breaking Boundaries: From Color Field to Sculptural Space

Gilliam’s early work aligned with the Washington Color School, a movement characterized by its exploration of color field painting – large expanses of flat, saturated hues intended to evoke emotional responses through pure chromatic experience. However, he quickly distinguished himself from his peers. While artists like Morris Louis and Kenneth Noland focused on staining canvases stretched tautly across frames, Gilliam began to question the very necessity of the stretcher itself. Around 1965, a revolutionary idea took hold: what if the canvas could be *freed*? This led to his iconic “Drape Paintings,” works that involved suspending unstretched or loosely draped fabric from ceilings and walls, allowing them to interact dynamically with their surrounding space. These weren’t merely paintings; they were sculptural interventions, shifting and changing with air currents and viewer perspective. It was a radical departure, transforming painting into an immersive, three-dimensional experience. This innovation wasn't born of abstract theory but practical observation – the simple act of laundry billowing in the breeze outside his studio sparked the initial concept. Later explorations saw him incorporating diverse materials—polypropylene, computer-generated imagery, metallic and iridescent acrylics, handmade paper, aluminum, steel, plywood, and plastic—further pushing the boundaries of artistic possibility. The 1970s brought forth the dynamic “Black Paintings,” geometric collages imbued with a jazz-inspired energy reminiscent of Miles Davis and John Coltrane, while the 1980s saw the emergence of "Quilted Paintings," echoing the African patchwork quilts of his childhood.

Influences and Artistic Lineage

Gilliam’s artistic journey was informed by a diverse range of influences. He acknowledged early inspiration from Morris Louis and Kenneth Noland, fellow members of the Washington Color School, but his vision extended beyond their aesthetic boundaries. The emotional intensity of German Expressionists like Emil Nolde and Paul Klee resonated with him, as did the work of Nathan Oliveira from the Bay Area figurative school. Further back in art history, he found inspiration in the radical experimentation of Vladimir Tatlin, the geometric precision of Frank Stella, and the formal rigor of Hans Hofmann, Georges Braque, and Pablo Picasso. Even Paul Cézanne’s exploration of form and space left its mark on his evolving style. Yet, Gilliam wasn't simply mimicking these masters; he was synthesizing their lessons into something entirely new—a uniquely American abstract expression that embraced innovation and challenged convention. His work demonstrated a deep engagement with the spirit of improvisation, mirroring the rhythms and harmonies of jazz music.

Recognition and Legacy: A Pioneer’s Impact

Gilliam's artistic courage did not go unnoticed. In 1972, he achieved a historic milestone as the first African American artist to represent the United States at the Venice Biennale, a watershed moment that shattered barriers and paved the way for greater inclusivity in the art world. Throughout his career, accolades continued to accumulate: numerous commissions, grants, awards, exhibitions, and eight honorary doctorates from prestigious institutions including Northwestern University and the University of Louisville. A major retrospective at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in 2005 solidified his place as a leading figure in American art history. He was also honored with the Norman W. Harris Prize from the Art Institute of Chicago and received an Artist’s Fellowship from the Washington Gallery of Modern Art. Gilliam’s influence extends far beyond awards and exhibitions, however. His pioneering technique of draping canvases fundamentally impacted not only the Color Field movement but also the development of installation art, challenging traditional notions of painting as a fixed, two-dimensional object.

A Lasting Impression: The Significance of Sam Gilliam’s Art

Sam Gilliam’s legacy is one of fearless experimentation, unwavering artistic integrity, and a profound contribution to the evolution of abstraction. He didn't just paint; he redefined painting itself, liberating it from its traditional constraints and transforming it into a dynamic, immersive experience. As an African American artist achieving international recognition during a period of significant social change, Gilliam also broke down barriers and inspired generations of artists of color. His work continues to resonate today, reminding us that art has the power to challenge perceptions, expand possibilities, and ultimately, transform the way we see the world. He leaves behind not just a body of stunning artwork but a testament to the enduring power of artistic vision and the courage to forge one’s own path.

Вопросы и ответы

Где и в каком году родился Сэм Гиллиам?

Сэм Гиллиам родился в Тьюпело в 1933 году.

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