black gessoed paper with visible brushstrokes and satin finish; twenty silver-black cubes layered across each other in random pattern; some edges of cubes and most places where cubes touch have charred appearance, with layers of gesso visible; in some places browned gesso or paper layers are visible; in twelve places small holes visible in middle of charred areas

%C2%A9 David Goldes

#25, 2018

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Part art, part science, David Goldes’ recent series of abstract geometric drawings relies on the conductive properties of graphite as a critical feature of their creation. In this example, Goldes forms the primary composition by applying numerous layers of graphite on paper prepared with a black gesso (diluted plaster) ground. Leaving small gaps between the thick graphite elements, he then applies a 15,000-volt electric current to one side of the drawing. As the electricity reaches a gap, the current arcs and scorches or even burns the paper, leaving distinctive marks that add an intriguing element of chance to the drawing process.

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Title
#25
Artist Life
born 1947
Role
Artist
Accession Number
2020.96.52
Provenance
The artist, Minneapolis; [Yossi Milo Gallery, New York, sold to Mersky 2018]; Robert B. Mersky, Minneapolis; given to MIA, 2020.
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black gessoed paper with visible brushstrokes and satin finish; twenty silver-black cubes layered across each other in random pattern; some edges of cubes and most places where cubes touch have charred appearance, with layers of gesso visible; in some places browned gesso or paper layers are visible; in twelve places small holes visible in middle of charred areas

© David Goldes

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