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Ellsworth KellyAmerican artist and sculptor
Date of Birth: 31.05.1923
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Ellsworth Kelly
Ellsworth Kelly was an American artist and sculptor, known as one of the main representatives of minimalism, hard-edge painting, and color field painting. He began his education at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn from 1941 to 1943. From 1943 to 1945, he served in the army and participated in battles against German troops in Brittany. In 1946 to 1948, he attended the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, followed by studying at the School of Fine Arts in Paris.
In 1950, Kelly taught at the American School in Paris, where he became acquainted with masters of painting such as Alexander Calder, Constantin Brancusi, Francis Picabia, Georges Vantongerloo, Alberto Magnelli, and Hans Arp. In 1954, the artist returned to the United States and currently resides and works in New York.
Artistic Style and Techniques
Kelly's paintings are characterized by the depiction of geometric surfaces, created with intense colors and sharp, distinct contours that often intersect with one another. His canvases showcase abstract images with exceptional clarity and simplicity. Starting in 1945, the artist began working in a black-and-white color palette, using various shades of black, white, and gray.
Since 1958, Kelly has also worked as a sculptor, utilizing steel and aluminum for his sculptural works starting in 1973. His sculptures exhibit a similar emphasis on geometric forms and minimalistic aesthetics, demonstrating his mastery of both painting and sculpture.
