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Untitled (Learning from that person

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102.0 x 89.0 cm

Explore Matthew Mullican’s ‘Untitled’ – a grid of red prints interwoven with black linework & fragmented text. Expressive abstraction, claustrophobic density, & ambiguous themes.

A pioneer of symbolic abstraction and conceptual mythology, Matthew Mullican uses a personal lexicon of geometric forms in works like Untitled (Mullican World) to invite viewers into his profound private universe.

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$ 81

Untitled (Learning from that person

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Artist Biography

A Private Universe of Symbols

The work of Matthew Mullican invites the viewer into a profound and rhythmic simplicity, acting as a window into a private universe. Born in Santa Monica, United States of America, Mullican has developed a practice that transcends traditional language, constructing what he calls his Mullican World. This complex, personal lexicon of symbols is designed to communicate ideas that exist beyond the boundaries of conventional speech, creating a self-contained mythology through a unique visual vocabulary.

His compositions often utilize a striking chromatic intensity to arrest the eye. In notable works such as Untitled (Mullican World), one encounters a vibrant red square that serves as a stage for an arrangement of black geometric forms. This stark contrast between crimson fields and dark, internal squares creates a sense of both depth and mystery, where the fundamental elements of geometry begin to pulse with a life of their own. The artist’s hand is visible not merely through brushstrokes, but through the meticulous creation of this symbolic system.

The Architecture of Meaning

Mullican's artistic development is characterized by an exploration of the boundaries between shape, color, and meaning. His work functions as a visual threshold, pulling the observer into a space where mathematical precision meets emotional weight. Through his use of expressive abstraction, he often employs grids of prints interwoven with black linework and fragmented text to create a sense of claustrophobic density and ambiguous themes.

The significance of his practice lies in how he assigns meaning to the simplest of marks. By building the blocks of a private reality, Mullican engages with the following elements:

  • Symbolic Lexicon: The creation of a personal language that functions as an alternative to traditional communication.
  • Geometric Gravity: The use of stark, geometric forms to establish a sense of structural permanence and mystery.
  • Chromatic Intensity: Utilizing powerful color palettes to anchor contemporary spaces and evoke immediate emotional responses.

In his most profound compositions, the artist integrates himself into the very fabric of his constructed reality, sometimes using his own name as a structural element within the work. This integration blurs the line between the creator and the creation, making his body of work a vital study in how we perceive and interpret the symbols that define our existence.

Matthew Mullican

Matthew Mullican

1951 - , United States of America

Quick Facts

  • Full Name: Matthew Mullican
  • Notable Artworks:
    • Untitled (Mullican World)
    • Untitled (Learning from that person)
  • Place Of Birth: Santa Monica, United States of America
  • Date Of Birth: 1951
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