Randall Steinke
"Cameryn and Alex No. 1"
Oil on Canvas | 30x40 in
$2,663
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Red is a striking and captivating original artwork that utilizes a range of supports and materials to create a unique and powerful impression.
©2024 Randall Steinke
Origins and History
Red is a vibrant and powerful color that has been admired and revered throughout history.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Preston M. Smith (PMS)
"Which Side Are You On?"
Acrylic on Canvas | 24x36 in
$1,658
Prints available
Tata Toucan
"Fan monster"
Oil on Canvas | 36x36 in
$1,504
Lorenzo Ghiglieri
"Supercharged"
Sculpture - Bronze | 13x22 in
$15,034
Thomas Barretta
"Elvis Presley Rock Legends Series"
Acrylic on Canvas | 60x48 in
$39,411
Prints available
Clayt Lennox
"Cowtown"
Acrylic on Canvas | 24x30 in
$5,900
Waynester
"Hello Henge"
Oil on Canvas | 20x16 in
$2,110
Nazar Symotiuk
"Cold sreen"
Sculpture - Wood | 35.4x59.1 in
$5,492.6
Ta Byrne
"Mom, Pop and two baby elenpnahts"
Oil on Canvas | 51.2x70.9 in
$6,683.8
Prints available
Galya Didur
"Ajami Beach 2"
Acrylic on Canvas | 47.2x35.4 in
$8,513.9
Marco Battaglini
"NULLA TENACI INVIA EST VIA"
Acrylic on Canvas | 44.1x57.9 in
$37,016.82
Nataliya Bagatskaya
"Contemporary portrait "Once by the Sea""
Acrylic on Canvas | 39.4x27.6 in
$2,871.31
Svetlana Loskurinskaia
"Trio"
Fabric on MDF Board | 47.2x94.5 in
$10,736
Jonathan Mcafee
"A.W."
Oil on Canvas | 30x24 in
$2,300
Armen Ghazayran (Nem)
"After rainy / memory"
Acrylic on Cardboard | 16x20 in
$999
Eva Volf
"Glistening Lake"
Oil on Canvas | 48x30 in
$3,943
Mr. Brainwash
"Keep it unreal"
Paper | 22.1x22.1 in
$6,944.93
Stephen Aifegha
"Untitled"
Acrylic on Canvas | 18.9x11.8 in
$2,500
Andy Kane
"Operation Two"
Wax on MDF Board | 36x48 in
$3,920
Yuriy Kraft
""The Little Reader""
Sculpture - Bronze | 7.3x3.5 in
$1,961.25
Stefano Galli
"DENTRO FUORI"
Acrylic on Canvas | 31.5x31.5 in
$5,914.85
Joan Llaverias
"Urban nexus 451"
Acrylic on Canvas | 31.5x59.1 in
$1,293.02
Paul Cheng
"The Art Of Rodeo No.53"
Oil on Canvas | 36x24 in
$1,793
Alexandra Djokic
"Summer reflections No.1."
Acrylic on Paper | 39.8x28.4 in
$1,508.99
Prints available
Abol Bahadori
"Uplift"
Digital Painting on Canvas | 21x21 in
$1,100
Gardani
"Jump for Joy Snoopy"
Acrylic on Canvas | 39x39 in
$5,001
Matthias Lupri
"Energy of the Night"
Oil on Canvas | 60x48 in
$7,976
Prints available
Maryam Moshiry
"Don’t seek, Don’t ask, Relax"
Oil on Canvas | 60x48 in
$5,800
Naoko Paluszak
"Threads"
Acrylic on Canvas | 30x24 in
$2,407
Yass
"Last Evening"
Oil on Canvas | 40x36 in
$2,336
Nikol Aghababyan
"The color of the light"
Oil on Canvas | 36x36 in
$7,578
Aleksandr Ilichev
"PORTRAIT. R"
Acrylic on Canvas | 39.4x47.2 in
$4,993.68
Frédéric Font (Chroma)
"Rébellion Silencieuse : L'Art de la Dissidence"
Digital Arts | 47.2x31.5 in
$3,566.91
Mariclair Plante
"Chorégraphie florale sur toile d’Azur"
Acrylic on Canvas | 48x48 in
$2,409.57
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"As if I Was in Rio de Janeiro"
Photography | 8.5x5.7 in
$2,500
Pavel Guliaev
"Еxhortation"
Oil on Canvas | 27.6x31.5 in
$3,809.15