Splotch

South Lobby (Upper), ground floor (Fox Hall)

Main Building

Splotch

2003

Sol LeWitt (American, 1928–2007)

In the mid-1960s, Sol LeWitt emerged as a leading figure in the international Conceptual art movement. Known initially for his geometric sculptures, he began devising wall drawings in 1968, for which the owner of each piece received only a set of instructions for making it. Created at the end of LeWitt's career, Splotch demonstrates a newfound exuberance of color and shape that also relies on a pre-determined set of criteria established by the artist. It was produced with the aid of computer technology, which allowed LeWitt to map the patterns that shape its undulating forms.

South Lobby (Upper), ground floor (Fox Hall)

Object Details

Title:

Splotch

Date:

2003

Artist:

Sol LeWitt (American, 1928–2007)

Medium:

Fiberglass, construction foam, plywood, epoxy resin, acrylic paint

Dimensions:

6 feet 8 inches x 11 feet x 9 feet (203.2 x 335.3 x 274.3 cm)

Classification:

Sculpture

Credit Line:

125th Anniversary Acquisition. Gift of Calder and Cole McNeil, 2003

Accession Number:

2003-147-1a--i

Geography:

Made in North and Central America

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