Bidspirit auction | Mary Heilmann ”White Water” Etching

Mary Heilmann ”White Water” Etching Pace 1990 - Mary Heilmann (American, b. 1940). Etching and aquatint on handmade paper titled ”White Water.” Published by Pace Editions, 1990. From an edition of 30. Provenance: Distinguished Corporate Collection. Lot Essay: Mary Heilmann is a highly influential American painter whose work spans a variety of mediums, including ceramics and furniture design. Based in New York City and Bridgehampton, She has had solo exhibitions at prestigious galleries such as 303 Gallery and Hauser & Wirth, and her works are held in major museums nationwide. Throughout her career, she has had a profound impact on younger generations of artists, especially women, who cite her as a key influence in the evolution of contemporary painting. Heilmann's style is known for its spontaneous use of color, geometric abstraction, and casual yet innovative techniques, often combining humor and irony with deep emotional and conceptual undercurrents. Heilmann's importance in the art world can be attributed to her ability to break free from dominant art movements of her time, such as Color Field painting, and instead develop a unique, ”anti-aesthetic” approach that placed emphasis on the materials and forms of painting itself. Over the years, she expanded her practice to include ceramics and furniture, reimagining these forms as integrated elements of her artistic world. Heilmann's work, characterized by its vibrant colors, biomorphic shapes, and personal narrative, has become a touchstone for artists seeking to challenge traditional boundaries and embrace postmodern sensibilities. Sight; height: 19 in x width: 19 in. Framed; height: 36 1/2 in x width: 34 3/4 in x depth: 2 in. Condition: The colors are bold and bright. There are no visible tears, creases, or losses. Wear along the deckled edges original to the artwork. The piece are floated in frame on non-acidic mats. Framed under plexiglass. Light wear to the frame. Not inspected out of frame.