Bidspirit auction | Sandra Perlow Abstract Expressionist Painting

Sandra Perlow Abstract Expressionist Painting - Bold and energetic abstract composition by artist Sandra Perlow, titled ”Flicking” and dated 2002. Executed in mixed media on canvas, the work features a dynamic interplay of vivid orange and red fields contrasted with cool blues and turquoise linear elements. Organic and geometric forms intersect across the surface, creating a sense of movement and layered depth. The composition reflects Abstract Expressionist and contemporary abstract influences, with gestural application, spontaneous mark-making, and strong color contrasts driving the visual impact. Thick, textured areas of paint and expressive brushwork contribute to a tactile, highly visual surface. Signed lower right; additionally signed, titled, and dated on verso. 42” x 35” unframed. Sandra Perlow (American, b. 1939) is a Chicago-based artist known for her vibrant abstract and mixed media works. She studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (B.A.E., MFA) and the Illinois Institute of Design, and taught for many years at Columbia College Chicago and SAIC. Her work focuses on abstraction, often incorporating collage and layered surfaces inspired by architecture and the urban landscape. Perlow has exhibited widely and received numerous awards and residencies, including Yaddo and the American Academy in Rome.