Louise Nevelson: Dimensions

“Dimensions” celebrates Louise Nevelson’s iconic drawings, printmaking and editioned sculpture covering nearly 50 years of production.

Nevelson is renowned for her mysterious and complex sculptures. She was also an active printmaker, experimenting with different techniques and approaches, and working with some of the best print-making studios in the United States.

Nevelson, whether working in sculpture or in two dimensions has a strict palette; almost exclusively black. While there are works with elements in white, gold, or raw wood, Nevelson almost entirely avoids color. When Nevelson does use color it is used sparingly but to maximum effect. In this work, collage-like shapes in soft buttermilk and lime green amplify her signature central black form.

Over the last few years, there has been tremendous momentum in both interest and appreciation of Nevelson’s work. In May of 2021, a new auction record of $1.35 million was established for one of Nevelson’s signature white construction sculptures.