Preston M. Smith (PMS)
"Tipsy"
Acrylic on Canvas | 24x66 in
$2,836
+10K Original artworks, Limited Editions & Prints:
Discover[...]
+10K Original artworks, Limited Editions & Prints:
Discover Red on Artmajeur
Red is a striking and captivating original artwork that utilizes a range of supports and materials to create a unique and powerful impression.
©2024 Preston M. Smith (PMS)
Origins and History
Red is a vibrant and powerful color that has been admired and revered throughout history.
©2024 Randall Steinke
Evolutions of theses works in the contemporary art market
Red has undergone a fascinating evolution in recent years. This color has long been associated with passion, power, and energy, and Contemporary Artists have found new ways to explore these themes. Some have used red as a symbol of political resistance, while others have used it to convey intense emotions and inner turmoil. As a result, red has become an important element in the contemporary art market. Buyers and collectors are drawn to works that incorporate this bold and expressive color, and they are willing to pay top dollar for pieces that capture its intensity and vibrancy. Whether used subtly or boldly, red has the power to captivate and inspire, making it an essential component of contemporary art.
©2024 Gardani
Related Famous Artists
Red has been a recurring theme in contemporary art, and several artists have explored this color in their work. Some of the well-known artists who have worked extensively with red include Mark Rothko, Anish Kapoor, Yayoi Kusama, and Gerhard Richter.
Mark Rothko was a painter known for his abstract expressionist works that often featured large, color field paintings. His signature style involved layering thin washes of paint to create a luminous and ethereal effect. Red was a predominant color in many of his paintings, and he often used it to convey emotions like passion and intensity.
Anish Kapoor is an artist known for his large-scale sculptures that explore the relationship between form, color, and space. He often works with materials like stainless steel and pigmented resin to create works that are both reflective and opaque. Red is a color that features prominently in many of his sculptures, and he uses it to create a sense of depth and dimensionality.
Yayoi Kusama is a Japanese artist known for her colorful and whimsical sculptures and installations. Her work often features bold patterns and colors, and she has been known to use red in many of her pieces. For Kusama, red represents vitality and energy, and she often uses it to create a sense of movement and dynamism in her work.
Gerhard Richter is a German artist known for his diverse range of works that include abstract paintings, photographs, and installations. He often uses red in his paintings to create a sense of tension and drama. His signature style involves layering multiple colors and textures to create complex and nuanced compositions that are both visually striking and emotionally resonant.
©2024 Eva Volf
Notable Red
Red has been a powerful color in art history, symbolizing love, passion, anger, and violence. Some of the most well-known red Artworks include:
- "The Persistence of Memory" by Salvador Dali, created in 1931. This surrealist painting features melting clocks draped over a barren landscape, with a single red ant crawling over one of the clocks. The use of red adds a sense of urgency and danger to the dreamlike scene.
- "Red Room (Harmony in Red)" by Henri Matisse, created in 1908. This Fauvist painting depicts a room with red walls, furniture, and curtains, all blending together in a riot of color. The use of red creates a warm, inviting atmosphere, but also gives the impression of a claustrophobic space.
- "Red Canna" by Georgia O’Keeffe, created in 1924. This abstract painting features a close-up of a red canna flower, with its petals and stamen enlarged to fill the canvas. The use of red emphasizes the sensuality and vitality of the flower, while the abstracted forms suggest a deeper emotional connection to nature.
- "Composition VIII" by Wassily Kandinsky, created in 1923. This abstract painting features a complex arrangement of geometric shapes, lines, and colors, with red playing a prominent role in the composition. The use of red represents the dynamic energy and movement of the painting, as well as the artist’s belief in the spiritual power of color.
- "Campbell’s Soup Cans" by Andy Warhol, created in 1962. This pop art series features 32 paintings of Campbell’s soup cans, each one labeled with a different flavor. The use of red on the labels adds a sense of boldness and commercial appeal, while also highlighting the ubiquity of the brand in American culture.
Whether used for emotional impact, as a symbol of power, or as a commercial gimmick, red continues to be one of the most evocative colors in art.
Eva Volf
"Glistening Lake"
Oil on Canvas | 48x30 in
$3,943
Svetlana Loskurinskaia
"Dance"
Acrylic on MDF Board | 47.2x31.5 in
$3,214
Lorenzo Ghiglieri
"Supercharged"
Sculpture - Bronze | 13x22 in
$15,026
Mr. Brainwash
"Keep it unreal"
Paper | 22.1x22.1 in
$6,842.29
Stephen Aifegha
"Untitled"
Acrylic on Canvas | 18.9x11.8 in
$2,500
SafeSearch
Marcelo Novo
"BIFOCALS"
Acrylic on Canvas | 20x16 in
$1,699
Robin Kerr
"Sounds Wonderful"
Acrylic on Fabric | 40.5x30.5 in
$1,450
SafeSearch
Angelika Kienberger
"Kleine Stehende"
Sculpture - Bronze | 8.3x2 in
$1,290.73
Gregory L Wilhelmi
"Kabloom!"
Oil on Canvas | 30x48 in
$3,422
Aleksandr Ilichev
"PORTRAIT. N"
Acrylic on Canvas | 39.4x35.4 in
$4,353.88
Donatella Marraoni
"Se mi nascondo...non mi trova!"
Watercolor on Canvas | 31.5x27.6 in
$1,907.08
Randall Steinke
"Hannah No. 14"
Oil on Canvas | 40x30 in
$2,657
Tata Toucan
"Fan monster"
Oil on Canvas | 36x36 in
$1,501
Armen Ghazayran (Nem)
"Another love (4)"
Acrylic on Cardboard | 24x18 in
$1,299
Maryam Moshiry
"Don’t seek, Don’t ask, Relax"
Oil on Canvas | 60x48 in
$5,800
SafeSearch
Jeff Cornish
"The Abduction of Miss Suki O'Reilly"
Oil on Synthetic board | 39x60.5 in
$6,329
Abol Bahadori
"Escape"
Acrylic on Canvas | 6.3x6.3 in
$1,400
Anna Meyster
"Burst of Bloom"
Acrylic on Canvas | 48x48 in
$3,817
Nicholaas Chiao
"The Fisherman's Dream III"
Oil on Canvas | 20x15 in
$9,210
Prints available
Seven E
"Modern humans-NO4"
Acrylic on Canvas | 20.9x28.7 in
$1,817.77
Prints available
Vitaly Moiseev
""Polaroid Memory""
Acrylic on Canvas | 39.8x30.3 in
$6,445.45
Daniel Lapp
"Oval “ Matiasma “ evil eye"
Sculpture - Airbrush | 37.4x49.2 in
$8,558.71
Emily Starck
"À contre courant"
Oil on Canvas | 43.3x37.4 in
$3,480.26
Gardani
"Life is Ruff"
Acrylic on Canvas | 39x39 in
$4,994
Kristin Voss
"Paint Me"
Acrylic on Canvas | 12x12 in
$1,459
Matthias Lupri
"Energy of the Night"
Oil on Canvas | 60x48 in
$7,961
Prints available
Thomas Barretta
"Elvis Presley Rock Legends Series"
Acrylic on Canvas | 60x48 in
$39,383
Prints available
Naoko Paluszak
"Threads"
Acrylic on Canvas | 30x24 in
$2,403
Paul Cheng
"The Art Of Rodeo No.53"
Oil on Canvas | 36x24 in
$1,789
Daniel Anderson
"DIFFUSION SERIES (triptych)"
Oil on Canvas | 50x16 in
$10,598
Ulrika Leander
"Morning Glory"
Textile Art on Wall | 27x77 in
$15,750
Cedrick Vannier
"La plage"
Oil on Canvas | 12.2x15.8 in
$1,525.01
Guido Lötscher
"No. 1383_Untitled"
Oil on Canvas | 39.4x39.4 in
On Request
Picrate
"L’Empreinte"
Acrylic on Canvas | 36.2x28.7 in
$1,857.82
N Nathan
"Grunge Colors"
Acrylic on Aluminium | 39.4x31.5 in
$3,544.85