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Walt Hines Hard Edge Acrylic Painting on Canvas 'Space Shaft', 1970s
circa 1970

Name: Walt Hines Hard Edge Acrylic Painting on Canvas 'Space Shaft', 1970s
Brand: Unknown

$4,200

£3,166.53

€3,703

CA$5,944.69

A$6,051.70

CHF 3,485.09

MX$72,928.67

NOK 40,452.10

SEK 40,813.67

DKK 27,677.21

About the Item

A striking example of 1970s American hard-edge abstraction, Space Shaft by Walt Hines presents a bold geometric composition built from precisely layered bands of color. Rotated on point, the diamond-format canvas intensifies the dynamic tension of the composition, drawing the eye inward along sharply defined chevrons that converge toward a central vertical axis. Graduated tonal shifts move from deep umber and burnt sienna through saturated reds and oranges into luminous yellows and cream, creating a powerful optical vibration. The meticulous transitions between hues produce both depth and radiance, evoking a sense of spatial compression and expansion that aligns with the era’s fascination with perception, color theory, and architectural form. Executed in acrylic with crisp masking and flawless edge control, the surface reflects the disciplined precision associated with American hard-edge painting of the period. The work balances mathematical structure with chromatic warmth, resulting in a piece that feels simultaneously rigorous and atmospheric. An exceptional statement work, Space Shaft embodies the bold graphic clarity and spatial experimentation that defined geometric abstraction in the 1970s. Ideal for collectors of color field, Op Art, and hard-edge painting, the work commands presence whether displayed traditionally or in its dramatic diamond orientation. It was commissioned by a prominent modernist family in Connecticut in the early 1970s. The painting is signed and titled on the reverse of the canvas which can be seen in the images.

Creation Year:
circa 1970
Dimensions:
Height: 69 in (175.26 cm)Width: 66.75 in (169.55 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
Medium:
Paint,Acrylic
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Condition:
minor wear.
Gallery Location:
Dallas, TX
Reference Number:
Seller: SKU000001931stDibs: LU2854216130252

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