Nicholas Krushenick: United Color Kit (1978)
Limited edition print
Artist: Nicholas Krushenick (1929-1999)
Title: United Color Kit
Publication date: 1978
Medium: Screen print on paper
Dimensions: 66,5 x 85,5 cm (26,18 x 33,66 in)
Edition: Edition of 200
Markings: Hand-signed and numbered by the artist in pencilAbout
In United Color Kit Krushenick employs his characteristic use of high-contrast colors—often including reds, blues, yellows, and oranges—to create a visually electrifying effect. This work reflects Krushenick’s position at the intersection of Pop, Op, and Abstract Art, reinforcing his unique contribution to postwar American painting. With its bold lines, flat color planes, and pulsating energy, United Color Kit embodies his commitment to pushing the boundaries of abstraction while maintaining an accessible, almost playful visual appeal.
The original work is in acrylic on canvas and was produced in 1967.
Nicholas Krushenick (1929-1999)
Nicholas Krushenick (1929–1999) was an American painter known for his bold, hard-edged style that blended elements of Pop Art, Op Art, and Abstract Expressionism. His work is distinguished by flat, vibrant color fields outlined in thick black contours, creating dynamic, almost cartoon-like compositions. Unlike traditional Pop artists who borrowed imagery from popular culture, Krushenick developed a wholly abstract visual language that referenced both commercial design and high modernist painting.
Emerging in the 1960s, Krushenick played a crucial role in bridging the gap between abstraction and popular aesthetics. He co-founded the Brata Gallery, a key artist-run space in New York, and his work was exhibited at major institutions like the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the Whitney Museum. His paintings often featured jagged, rhythmic forms that conveyed energy and movement, making them visually striking and highly distinctive. Although his work shared similarities with both Pop and Op Art, he resisted easy classification, forging a unique artistic path.
Krushenick’s legacy endures through his influence on contemporary artists who explore bold color, graphic patterns, and the fusion of abstraction with commercial aesthetics. His work is held in major museum collections, and his innovative approach continues to inspire new generations of painters and designers. While he remained somewhat outside the mainstream art movements of his time, his fusion of modernist rigor with playful, high-energy visuals has cemented his place as a pioneering figure in postwar American art.
Condition:Good overall condition (Integrity and authenticity).
Provenance: Acquired at auction. Ownership: Monginho Collection.
Limited edition print
Artist: Nicholas Krushenick (1929-1999)
Title: United Color Kit
Publication date: 1978
Medium: Screen print on paper
Dimensions: 66,5 x 85,5 cm (26,18 x 33,66 in)
Edition: Edition of 200
Markings: Hand-signed and numbered by the artist in pencilAbout
In United Color Kit Krushenick employs his characteristic use of high-contrast colors—often including reds, blues, yellows, and oranges—to create a visually electrifying effect. This work reflects Krushenick’s position at the intersection of Pop, Op, and Abstract Art, reinforcing his unique contribution to postwar American painting. With its bold lines, flat color planes, and pulsating energy, United Color Kit embodies his commitment to pushing the boundaries of abstraction while maintaining an accessible, almost playful visual appeal.
The original work is in acrylic on canvas and was produced in 1967.
Nicholas Krushenick (1929-1999)
Nicholas Krushenick (1929–1999) was an American painter known for his bold, hard-edged style that blended elements of Pop Art, Op Art, and Abstract Expressionism. His work is distinguished by flat, vibrant color fields outlined in thick black contours, creating dynamic, almost cartoon-like compositions. Unlike traditional Pop artists who borrowed imagery from popular culture, Krushenick developed a wholly abstract visual language that referenced both commercial design and high modernist painting.
Emerging in the 1960s, Krushenick played a crucial role in bridging the gap between abstraction and popular aesthetics. He co-founded the Brata Gallery, a key artist-run space in New York, and his work was exhibited at major institutions like the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the Whitney Museum. His paintings often featured jagged, rhythmic forms that conveyed energy and movement, making them visually striking and highly distinctive. Although his work shared similarities with both Pop and Op Art, he resisted easy classification, forging a unique artistic path.
Krushenick’s legacy endures through his influence on contemporary artists who explore bold color, graphic patterns, and the fusion of abstraction with commercial aesthetics. His work is held in major museum collections, and his innovative approach continues to inspire new generations of painters and designers. While he remained somewhat outside the mainstream art movements of his time, his fusion of modernist rigor with playful, high-energy visuals has cemented his place as a pioneering figure in postwar American art.
Condition:Good overall condition (Integrity and authenticity).
Provenance: Acquired at auction. Ownership: Monginho Collection.
Limited edition print
Artist: Nicholas Krushenick (1929-1999)
Title: United Color Kit
Publication date: 1978
Medium: Screen print on paper
Dimensions: 66,5 x 85,5 cm (26,18 x 33,66 in)
Edition: Edition of 200
Markings: Hand-signed and numbered by the artist in pencilAbout
In United Color Kit Krushenick employs his characteristic use of high-contrast colors—often including reds, blues, yellows, and oranges—to create a visually electrifying effect. This work reflects Krushenick’s position at the intersection of Pop, Op, and Abstract Art, reinforcing his unique contribution to postwar American painting. With its bold lines, flat color planes, and pulsating energy, United Color Kit embodies his commitment to pushing the boundaries of abstraction while maintaining an accessible, almost playful visual appeal.
The original work is in acrylic on canvas and was produced in 1967.
Nicholas Krushenick (1929-1999)
Nicholas Krushenick (1929–1999) was an American painter known for his bold, hard-edged style that blended elements of Pop Art, Op Art, and Abstract Expressionism. His work is distinguished by flat, vibrant color fields outlined in thick black contours, creating dynamic, almost cartoon-like compositions. Unlike traditional Pop artists who borrowed imagery from popular culture, Krushenick developed a wholly abstract visual language that referenced both commercial design and high modernist painting.
Emerging in the 1960s, Krushenick played a crucial role in bridging the gap between abstraction and popular aesthetics. He co-founded the Brata Gallery, a key artist-run space in New York, and his work was exhibited at major institutions like the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the Whitney Museum. His paintings often featured jagged, rhythmic forms that conveyed energy and movement, making them visually striking and highly distinctive. Although his work shared similarities with both Pop and Op Art, he resisted easy classification, forging a unique artistic path.
Krushenick’s legacy endures through his influence on contemporary artists who explore bold color, graphic patterns, and the fusion of abstraction with commercial aesthetics. His work is held in major museum collections, and his innovative approach continues to inspire new generations of painters and designers. While he remained somewhat outside the mainstream art movements of his time, his fusion of modernist rigor with playful, high-energy visuals has cemented his place as a pioneering figure in postwar American art.
Condition:Good overall condition (Integrity and authenticity).
Provenance: Acquired at auction. Ownership: Monginho Collection.