Michael Vessa
Michael Vessa, "Untitled"
Executed in 1975. Mixed media on paper 65 x 102 cm.
Provenance
The New Gallery, Ohio. Acquired by the present owner in 1976.
Exhibitions
Probably exhibited at The New Gallery, Ohio, "Four New York Artists", 1975.
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Michael Vessa is an American artist born in 1948, known for his work in painting and mixed media, particularly collage-based compositions. His art is characterized by an experimental approach, combining various materials and techniques to explore form, structure, and visual perception.
Vessa gained international recognition with a solo exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York in 1977, titled Projects: Michael Vessa. One of his works from this period, Working Drawing for Northwest Room (1977), is part of MoMA’s permanent collection.
His artistic practice reflects a deep interest in spatial relationships, construction, and the visual expression of the subconscious. Vessa’s work often merges conceptual rigor with poetic and contemplative imagery, developed through a thoughtful and process-driven approach.
Archival materials related to his career are preserved in institutions such as the Smithsonian, underscoring his lasting impact on the American contemporary art scene.
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