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Stanford Slutsky

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MUSIC
 
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Born 1941, USA.
the artist lives and works in Delray Beach, Florida,, USA.

The Mathematics of Creativity

A commentary on the artwork of artist Stanford Slutsky

To fully appreciate the talent of artist Stanford Slutsky, it helps to have paid at least a little attention in math class. Stans use of geometric shapes bends the mind as well as challenges the eye. Using basic shapes, and blending the shapes with fabulous hues of varying color shades, Stan creates a sense of motion and wonder in all of his designs. Simple shapes are combined and arrayed in patterns that move and change before a viewer; complex optical illusions, all dependent upon Stans amazing grasp of geometric, mathematical relationships and design.

Stans more recent works, on wood with acrylic paints, are cleverly constructed with magnets. The magnets permit the viewer to move around the shapes and colors to create new designs and patterns, the options are virtually limitless.

Mr. Slutsky does not limit himself to a standard rectangular background, but instead, will also use spherical or triangular forms on which to work his magic. Each piece is perfectly measured, balanced and executed. The more one studies each work of Stan Slutskys, the more one stands in awe of his complete mastery of his material and design and the infinite possibilities of his imagination.

Each artwork has a number as part of the title. The number represents the actual position the work holds in Mr. Slutskys lifetime of creativity.

Website: Stanford Slutsky website

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When Things Cast No Shadow 5th Berlin Biennial for Contemporary

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but I shall be wary, toughened up and no longer naive in the ways of these large-scale exhibitions as I said I would be following Documenta 12; I will not expect wonders, just enough to justify my cheap Easyjet flights.

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GOTHAM ART & THEATER - Artnet

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GOTHAM ART & THEATER
Artnet, NY - 9 hours ago
His work has been included in Documenta and the Venice Biennale, and a solo show in 2003 traveled to museums in Chicago, Boston and New York.

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Afterall Issue 18 Out Now

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In this issue of the journal, Ruth Noack and Roger M. Buergel look back on documenta 12, elaborating on the concept of the migration of form and offering their first extended reflection on the exhibition. Dieter Lesage considers the

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An Army of Lovers Cannot Fail

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Her collaborative piece, 9 Scripts from a Nation at War, showed in Documenta 12 in Kassel, Germany this past June. For more information on Hayes’ work, please visit www.shaze.info .

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¿Ut pictura, gastronomia?

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Que este galardón tiene más relación con su inclusión en la Documenta 12 de Kassel que con la materialidad de su obra, me parece una evidencia apenas disimulada. Pero, si podemos educar a la gente en la contemplación de pintores o

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Pablo Lafuente on Jeroen de Rijke and Willem de Rooij’s Mandarin Ducks - E-Flux

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Pablo Lafuente on Jeroen de Rijke and Willem de Rooij’s Mandarin Ducks
E-Flux, NY - 1 hour ago
In this issue of the journal, Ruth Noack and Roger M. Buergel look back on documenta 12, elaborating on the concept of the migration of form and offering

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Issue 18 Out Now

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Buergel look back on documenta 12, elaborating on the concept of the migration of form and offering their first extended reflection on the exhibition. Dieter Lesage considers the notion of governmentality — which he points out was key

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