Winter River, 1988

Wolf Kahn (1927-2020) Winter River, 1988 Etching on paper 5.75 x 23.75 inchesFramed Dimension: 14h x 33w x 1.50d inches Kahn produces a kind of contrast that energizes the surface of the paper while simultaneously creating a sense of balance and serenity in this work. His subject matter is rooted in reality, but his abstract methods of representation reveal a unique dynamic between representational painting and abstract principles. Wolf Kahn is known for his fusion of color, spontaneity and loose brush strokes, which create the luminous and vibrant atmospheric landscapes and color fields. Kahn’s unique blend of American Realism and the formal discipline of Color Field painting sets his work apart from his contemporaries. According to his painting student J. Steven Manolis, when Kahn traveled, he always painted with pastels because they were easy to transport. He also started his painting day with a 2-3 hour session of pastels. Kahn would say, "Pastels are my calisthenics before paintin