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Revolve and Devolve

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gerome kamrowski, Revolve and Devolve (1943). 参考用として複製。著作権は権利者に帰属します。

基本情報

作家
gerome kamrowski wahooart.com/ja/artists/gerome-kamrowski/
制作年
1914 – 2004
彩色済み
1943
原寸大
51 x 76 cm
様式
Surrealism Dream logic painted with waking precision: impossible things shown as if they were ordinary.

文脈内

Revolve and Devolve — gerome kamrowski

サイズについて

原寸は 51 × 76 cm (高さ × 幅) で、ここでは平均的な身長の成人と比較して表示しています。

制作年

  1. 1910
  2. 1920
  3. 1930
  4. 1940
  5. 1950
  6. 1960
  7. 1970
  8. 1980
  9. 1990
  10. 2000

Shaded: gerome kamrowskiの生涯 (1914–2004) ▲ 本作品、1943

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    主な色

    Gray #7b796e

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    • #7B796E
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    • #272127
    • #4E4A45
    パレット
    Earthy 作品の中で主要な色調。
    主な色名
    Gray
    彩度
    Monochromatic 単一の落ち着いた色調から、多彩で鮮やかな色彩まで、色の彩度やバリエーションの豊かさ。
    コントラスト
    Balanced 作品全体における、色の明度と彩度の差異の度合い。
    調和
    Softly Mixed Palette 対照的な色合いから完全に調和したものまで、色彩がいかに美しく響き合っているか。
    明るさ
    Deep_shadow 深い影から明るいハイライトまで、作品全体の明暗の度合い。
    彩度
    Muted 限りなくグレーに近い色合いから、鮮やかな色彩まで、その純度と強さが際立ちます。

    アーティストと美術館

    作家

    gerome kamrowski

    Early Life and Education

    Gerome Kamrowski (January 29, 1914 – March 27, 2004) was an American visual artist and pioneer in the surrealist and abstract expressionist Movements in the United States. Born in Warren, Minnesota, he embarked on his artistic journey in 1932 at Saint Paul School of Art (now Minnesota Museum of American Art - MMAA), where he studied alongside Leroy Turner and Cameron Booth—all former students of Hans Hofmann who were also associated with the Abstraction-Création group in Paris. It was from these peers that Kamrowski was introduced to a “kind of expressionist cubism.” By 1933, he received a scholarship to the Art Students League, where he honed his skills under Hofmann’s guidance in New York City. Unfortunately immigration problems had prevented Hofmann from assuming his post. Nevertheless, Kamrowski decided to remain in New York for a short time, to attend classes taught by George Grosz. After a few weeks, he returned to St. Paul and secured a position in the mural painting division of the Minnesota FAP/WPA (Works Progress Administration). In 1936 he contributed “Synthetic Cubist Style” frescoes in the Northrup Auditorium at the University of Minnesota.

    He was awarded a Guggenheim fellowship to attend Hans Hofmann’s summer school in Provincetown, Massachusetts.

    He relocated to New York where he met William Baziotes and began collaborating on Surrealist image-coaxing techniques.

    New York Years

    Kamrowski's artistic development accelerated during the late 1930s and early 1940s as he immersed himself in the burgeoning Surrealist scene of New York City. He became an integral part of the movement, fueled by his fascination with André Breton’s vision of art—a realm unbound by logic and driven by intuition. His engagement with Surrealism profoundly shaped his artistic approach, influencing his exploration of symbolism and abstraction. Notably, he joined Roberto Matta's group in 1942, alongside Jackson Pollock, Peter Busa, and Robert Motherwell—artists united by a shared desire to push the boundaries of artistic expression beyond conventional formalism. This collaborative effort solidified Kamrowski’s position at the forefront of abstract surrealism, foreshadowing the emergence of abstract expressionism as a dominant force in American art history.

    He collaborated with William Baziotes and Jackson Pollock on Surrealist image-coaxing techniques

    Surrealist Influences and Artistic Style

    Kamrowski’s artistic style evolved throughout his career, reflecting both his engagement with Surrealist principles and his mastery of Cubism. He championed the role of process in art—believing that “the energy generated by the act of painting” was paramount to achieving profound artistic impact. His canvases were characterized by dynamic symmetry and cosmic rhythms—elements he sought to capture through meticulous observation and experimentation. Kamrowski’s exploration of Surrealist motifs and forms served as liberating catalysts, allowing him to transcend representational constraints while simultaneously grounding his work in geometric abstraction. He famously remarked that Surrealists offered “a certain aspect of humanism … that brought out a more comprehensive scheme than just the narrow, professional attitude towards form which Hofmann would try to present.”

    “The energy generated by the act of painting” was paramount to achieving profound artistic impact.

    Major Achievements and Legacy

    Gerome Kamrowski achieved considerable recognition during his lifetime as an artist and educator. He taught at the University of Michigan School of Art from 1948 until his retirement in 1982, nurturing a generation of aspiring artists while maintaining his own prolific creative output. Remarkably few of his students realized that their teacher was one of the most influential figures in American art—a testament to Kamrowski’s unwavering dedication to artistic practice and his profound contribution to shaping the trajectory of modern art movements. His work continues to resonate with audiences today, embodying the spirit of experimentation and innovation that defined the Surrealist and Abstract Expressionist eras.

    His unwavering dedication to artistic practice

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