81 artworks by Stephen Mauldin (Selection)
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These small pieces on paper are free explorations of optically mixed color. They are done simultaneously [...]
These small pieces on paper are free explorations of optically mixed color. They are done simultaneously with the larger "IMP" pieces. As I begin working on any given "IMP" piece, I have to warm up the tool I use to sling the paint, as well as find out how the color I'm about to use is going to behave. Each color behaves differently due to differences in viscosity caused by the particular pigment in the color. Rather than waste the paint used to gather this information, I make quick decisions regarding combinations of colors on the small pieces of paper as I get a feel for each before adding it to the larger "IMP" piece. As the layers build up, new "optical" colors appear. After the first few, these small pieces became standardized in size and format, with four accompanying each "IMP".
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Biography
Stephen Mauldin is a contemporary American artist known for his experimental approach to painting. His fascination with art began at the age of seven, and by ten, he was exploring oil painting, inspired by an early encounter with Leonardo da Vinci's engineering works. This experience sparked a lifelong passion for pushing the boundaries of paint and its capabilities.
Throughout his career, Mauldin has continuously experimented with new techniques, leading him to develop innovative methods such as creating "paint assemblages" by transferring paint from glass, extruding paint from syringes to form web-like paintings, and slinging paint at high speeds from ultra-fine straight pins onto canvas. The marks produced by these techniques, characterized by electric energy and fine detail, became central to his work, particularly in their symbolic resonance with string theory.
Beginning in 2006, Mauldin used this distinct mark to depict "the universe of mind and spirit," drawing inspiration from Hubble Space Telescope images. His work evolved into a series of radiant figures set against webs resembling galaxy clusters, which also mirrored the web of neurons in the brain. This exploration led him to delve deeper into optical color mixing, which he developed through his "Poles" series—an abstract exploration of color interaction through overlapping fine skeins of paint.
Currently, Mauldin is working on a new series of diamond-shaped paintings, expanding on the visual themes from his "Poles" series. These works, featuring raw, torn fabric edges and grommets for wall attachment, focus exclusively on the optical mixing of color. For Mauldin, the magic of painting lies in its ability to transform simple fabric and paint into something extraordinary, a concept he aims to highlight in his latest creations.
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Nationality:
UNITED STATES
- Date of birth : 1952
- Artistic domains:
- Groups: Contemporary American Artists
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Influences
Education
1979 - 1981
Masters of Fine arts with concentration in painting and printmaking
Moscow,
Idaho,
United States
1970 - 1974
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Art
Olkahoma City,
Oklahoma,
United States
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Galleries & Groups
Presented by 2 Art Galleries or Groups
Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery
(Art gallery, United States)
Exhibizone
(Art gallery, Canada)Achievements
Collective Expositions
2020
"7Th Annual Living Mark Exhibition"
Portland,
Oregon,
United States
2018
"5Th Annual Living Mark Exhibition"
Portland,
Oregon,
United States
2016
"3Rd Annual Abstract Catalyst Exhibition"
Portland,
Oregon,
United States
2015
"Ethos, Pathos, Logos"
Portland,
Oregon,
United States
2015
"Ethos"
Los Angeles,
California,
United States
2015
"Abstract Sanctuary"
Portland,
Oregon,
United States
2003
"18Th Annual Greater Midwest International Exhibition"
Warrensburg,
Missouri,
United States
2000
"Human Form"
Newport,
Oregon,
United States
2000
"Shadows 2000"
Coos Bay,
Oregon,
United States
1999
"For And Against Tradition"
Albuquerque,
New Mexico,
United States
1999
"All Oregon Art Annual (Professional Category)"
Salem,
Oregon,
United States
1999
The Inquisitive Object: A Biennial Review Of Northwest Art & Craft"
Portland,
Oregon,
United States
1997
"All Oregon Art Annual (Professional Category)"
Salem,
Oregon,
United States
1996
"Human Form"
Newport,
Oregon,
United States
1996
"All Oregon Art Annual (Professional Category)"
Salem,
Oregon,
United States
1996
"16Th Annual Northwest International Art Competition"
Bellingham,
Washington,
United States
1995
"8Th National Drawing And Print Competitive Exhibition"
Baltimore,
Maryland,
United States
1995
"The Land, (Biennial Competition)"
Tacoma,
Washington,
United States
1994
"Human Form"
Newport,
Oregon,
United States
1994
"All Oregon Art Annual (Professional Category)"
Salem,
Oregon,
United States
1994
"All Oregon Art Annual (Professional Category)"
Salem,
Oregon,
United States
1977
"Artists Of Oregon Show"
Portland,
Oregon,
United States
1976
"18Th Annual Eight State Exhibition"
Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma,
United States
Solo Expositions
2016
Featured Artist In Quest Magazine (Journal Of The Theosophical Society In America)
Worldwide Publication,
United States
2009
"Cognitive Ruminations"
Portland,
Oregon,
United States
2006
"Icons"
Portland,
Oregon,
United States
2000
"Intersection"
Sewanee,
Tennessee,
United States
2000
"Shadows In Time"
Baltimore,
Maryland,
United States
2000
"By A Factor Of +/- 2.5"
Shawnee,
Oklahoma,
United States
1995
"New Work"
Portland,
Oregon,
United States
1992
"Ten Years: 1981-1991"
Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma,
United States
1992
"Paintings"
Portland,
Oregon,
United States
1986
"Recent Work"
Seattle,
Washington,
United States
1984
"Processes Of Perception"
Savannah,
Georgia,
United States
1976
"Ironing Out The Wrinkles"
Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma,
United States
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