Frank Stella Frank Stella From Massachusetts Was born

Frank Stella

Frank Stella • From Massachusetts • Was born on May 12, 1936 in Malden, MA. • Still an active artistcurrently lives in New York

Frank Stella… • Studied painting @ the Phillips Academy in Andover, MA. • Attended and graduated from Princeton University. • Now lives in New York City.

Minimalist / Abstract painter……what do you think that means? Look at the painting for clues…. . are the shapes flat (2 D) or deep (3 D)?

“The Wadsworth Antheneum: Ten Works by Ten Artists” silkscreen, 24 x 20 in, 1964

Abstract Art • Definition: • (noun) - Abstract art can be a painting or sculpture (including assemblage) that does not depict a person, place or thing in the natural world -- even in an extremely distorted or exaggerated way. Therefore, the subject of the work is based on what you see: color, shapes, brushstrokes, size, scale and, in some cases, the process.

• Abstract art began in 1911 with such works as Picture with a Circle (1911) by the Russian artist Wassily Kandinsky (1866 -1944). • Kandinsky believed that colors provoke emotions.

Minimalist Art • Minimalism or Minimal Art is a form of abstraction. • It focuses on the most essential and elemental aspects of an object.

What element of art is Stella using in this painting?

Does this painting look like it is moving? How?

Stella loved to use SIMPLE geometric shapes & lines. What geometric shapes do you see? What types of lines?

“The experience of looking at a painting should not seem to end at the frame. ” -Frank Stella

What do these shapes remind you of? Do you see repetition?

Artist: Frank Stella Title: Tahkt-I-Sulayman Variation II Date: 1969 Medium: acrylic on canvas Dimensions: H. 120 x W. 240 in.

“Abstract painting of today has lost touch with the energy and vitality of the past. ” -Frank Stella tried to be different than other abstract artists at the time so he crated art that was completely black and black.

• In the 1980’s Stella’s artwork became more sculptural…. . he was “experimenting” with the element of SPACE. • Does this artwork look flat (2 D)?

• Do his shapes still look geometric?

• Stella’s shapes became more ORGANIC. • Stella was now working in 3 -dimensions. • Created freestanding sculptures for displays in public places.

• Stella even had the opportunity to design a car for BMW!!!

Now we will be creating a project inspired by Frank Stella’s organic shapes & abstract style! • We will be focusing on the elements of: SPACE, SHAPE & LINE.

Frank Stella’s Protractor Series – 71 Paintings Based on the Circle

Raqqa II, Frank Stella NC Museum of Art Raleigh, NC

Protractor Series, Frank Stella

Harran II, Frank Stella, Guggenheim Museum, New York City

Protractor Series, Frank Stella

Frank Stella, Painting in the Protractor Series

Frank Stella, the artist in front of his painting, Firuzabad, in 1970

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CONTEST • Inspired by Stella: With the debut of North Carolina Museum of Art’s Art of Fashion high school online course, we’re inviting teens (ages 13 -19) to submit designs inspired by the work of Frank Stella’s Protractor Series.

RULES • This is a color restricted contest for designs based on the shapes and colors of these paintings. • Designs entered into this contest can use no more than three colors from the paintings (with black or white as a possible 4 th color). • Previews will be shown at the fat quarter fabric size (21" x 18").

WINNERS • The top ten designs will be exhibited at the museum January- April 2014 and the winning designer will be recognized at NCMA’s Art. Scene Teen event on April 26 th, 2014.

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• I also suggest following both the Art. NC blog and Teens, Inspired for helpful tips in the next 2 -3 weeks. • Facebook - NCMA Teens • Facebook – North Carolina Museum of Art • Twitter - @NCMAteens • Twitter - @ncartmuseum

• Themed contests are open to ALL Spoonflower community members regardless of whether or not your designs have been featured in - or won - previous fabric of the week contests. • You have to enter each themed contest using the process described above. • You can enter only ONE DESIGN in each contest. • Please do NOT enter designs in multiple contests. If you have entered a design in one contest and it loses, try something new!

Timeline: • • • August 29, 2013 - Challenge opens for entries October 1, 2013 - Deadline for entries October 3, 2013 - Voting opens October 10, 2013 - Announce top 10 and winner January 11, 2014 - Installation of top 10 designs opens at NCMA • April 26, 2014 - Winner recognized at Art. Scene Teen Event • April 28, 2014 - Exhibition closes