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Growing Shapes and Centers of Energy, 1984 - 92

Growing Shapes and Centers of Energy, 1984 – 92

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Samia Halaby, Radial Energy I, 1986, Acrylic on canvas, 152.5 x 152.5 cm

In 1985, the artist started viewing the traditional rectangular frame as inept for asbtraction. This led to large paintings as installations on walls as well as unconventional artist’s books.

She began with a series of paintings placed directly on the walls of her studio, placing them over scattered rectangles of stapled canvas hung at various angles. A sense of unrestricted movement was created.

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Samia Halaby, Radial Energy II, 1989, Acrylic on canvas, 106 x 165 cm

Radial Energy I, 1989, Acrylic on canvas, 106 x 165 cm

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Samia Halaby, Hearts and Insights, 1986, Acrylic on canvas, 149 x 233 cm

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