Gladiola 3
Alex Katz
2019
On view : WORLD OF FLOWERS EXHIBITION HALL
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- YEAR:2019
- MEDIUM:Oil on canvas
- DIMENSIONS:182.9 × 121.9 cm
Introduction
Alex Katz is one of the most influential living American artists, celebrated for his depictions of social figures and landscapes. As his career developed, flowers became a recurring theme in his work, with Gladiolus 3 serving as a quintessential example of his unique style. Before translating the composition into larger, more refined, and simplified forms, Katz typically conducts small studies of flowers in reality, distilling the image to its most basic and pure elements. In this piece, Katz uses a compact composition and cinematic close-up shots, focusing on several cropped gladioli. The flowers seem to sway in the wind, conveying a tranquil beauty and a fleeting natural impression.
