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Phone: (785) 227-2217
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Raymer Society Consignment Art Auction
Lot 57:
This original lithograph by Kansas artist, Phil Epp, is titled "Mennoniten Be Traeness". In good condition, the image measures 6" x 8.75" and is pencil signed by the artist in the lower right corner of the piece. Winning bids are packaged and shipped by UPS. Shipping estimates are available upon request. Born in Henderson, Nebraska, on August 28, 1946, Phil Epp became an artist, graduated from Bethel College in 1972, and taught art in the Newton public school system for 30 years, retiring in May 2003. In the evolution of his art practice, his paintings have become widely known; his work is now available in galleries in Santa Fe and Taos, New Mexico; Chicago, Illinois; Kansas City, Missouri; and Tubac, Arizona; and in municipal settings with several recent large-scale, sculptural, collaborative public art projects."
"This interview was conducted August 27, 2003, at Epp’s studio east of Newton, Kansas, a structure added three years ago to the home he shares with his wife, art teacher Karen Epp, two children Kate and Justin (when they were younger), three horses, and a dog. The home and studio are set on 16 acres, and Phil and Karen designed it in relation to the Spanish-influenced architecture of the American Southwest."
"Phil Epp noted that he researched Kansas art history and became more influenced by the realists later in his career, and thus identifies them in this interview as influences in the last few years of his work. His earlier influences include a wide range of artists, including the minimalists* and color field* artists who developed as dimensions of abstract expressionism*. For example, the color fields of Mark Rothko paintings offer a precedent for the abstract quality of landscape and giant color field of the sky in Phil Epp’s paintings. Phil cited two contemporary artists who have been important influences: Richard Serra (minimalist American sculptor) and James Turrell (minimalist, American, Quaker installation* artist). Turrell’s work shares a focus in what he describes as "skyscapes" with Phil Epp’s compositions; his work on the geography and sky space of Roden Crater can be viewed online. In addition, Robert Regier continues to be an influential colleague. Winning bids are packaged and shipped by UPS. Shipping estimates are available upon request.
Condition: good
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Red Barn Studio Museum
212 S. Main Street, Lindsborg, Ks 67456
Phone: (785) 227-2217
email: raymer@redbarnstudio.org
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