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In Griesgraber's hard-edge geometric paintings, he saturates hues that contest with one another for visual prominence, resulting in dynamic configurations that perpetually realign.
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About the Author
Michael Griesgraber was born in St. Paul, Minnesota.After getting his BFA in studio arts from the University of Minnesota, he attend Syracuse University, earning an MFA in advertising design, studying with Herb Lubalin, Lou Dorfsman and Don Trousdell.Griesgraber's early career included stints as a photographer in the Navy, a graphic designer for the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, and an ad agency account executive. His years in advertising and marketing included working for a number of technology companies including Control Data, Seagate Technology, Nortel and Zebra, as well as BBDO, the world's most-awarded advertising agency.Currently living in Las Vegas, Nevada, Griesgraber devotes himself full time to being an artist. Michael's painting "No Direction Home" was one of just 100 works of art accepted from over 1,700 entries to the 2013 "COLOR" national show juried by Lauren Hickson, curator, of New York's Solomon Guggenheim Museum.
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"Michael Griesgraber of Las Vegas, Nevada is a contemporary colorist. His acrylic paintings definitely pack a punch that is unforgettable. 'Cracked' is one of those wonderful upbeat works with the polychromatic palette with geometric abstraction formation. The near symmetrical, yet asymmetrical arrangement in 'No Direction Home' is rich in color and direction and too works very well in a square format. And 'Over vs Under', somewhat unsettling in direction, yet intriguing in concept and awesome in color tonality. Yet, with a more controlled orchestration, 'Receding Square' is quite nice in terms of the color as well as the sense of the implied three-dimensionality." Laurence Bradshaw, PhD, University of Nebraska, Upstream People Gallery Curator
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Colors Square Routes: The Art of Michael Griesgraber
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Two Harbors Press, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2015
ISBN 10: 1634132696
ISBN 13: 9781634132695
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Hardcover
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Seller: Conover Books, Martinsville, VA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Black Boards. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Minor edge and corner wear to the dj; lightly scuffed and scratched; small tear (.5") in the rear of the dj near the upper corner; corners are gently bumped and rubbed; some light shelf wear; overall a very crisp and clean used copy! Black boards with silver lettering on the spine. 151 very clean unmarked and uncreased artistic and historical pages nicely enhanced by black and white and full-color photographs and illustrations! "In Griesgraber's hard-edge geometric paintings, he saturates hues that contest with one another for visual prominence, resulting in dynamic configurations that perpetually realign. Calling upon the variable perception of a color in relation to others, he orchestrates ever-shifting groupings and spatial readings, with any component having the capacity to advance or recede. These vibrant works are paired with thoughts on color in this one-of-a-kind book. The title Colors Square Routes references the format for the paintings. Starting with the canvas shape, squares and cubes are used throughout as a motif and as overt or implicit structural elements. In addition to the lines of 90° angles, Griesgraber derives diagonals and, with this restricted repertoire, achieves seemingly endless permutations, pushing patterns to the limit with the adept application of vibrant color." Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardcover. Seller Inventory # 048746