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Lee Bontecou

By Anonymous

 The work of Lee Bontecou can only be described as incredibly intriguing.  The mix of dark space aesthetic and ominous ambiance creates a feeling of immense precaution yet it is inviting, like a dark cabin in the woods.




All of her wall mounted sculptures are welded together and create an illusion of a painting though it is actually 3d.  Every wall mounted sculpture is also unnamed, giving you as an observer creative freedom in interpreting its meaning.  

In cultural connection, I see influence in David Lynch's Dune as seen in the images below.

Bontecou

Dune

I also love her drawings.  She used soot accidentally made by adjusting her oxidization levels on her welder because she saw it as the perfect shade of black she needed to make what she envisioned.


I love her work and she's probably one of my favorite if not my favorite artists of all time and I recommend anyone check it out.








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