Helen Frankenthaler

60 × 81 in | 152.4 × 205.7 cm

Acrylic on canvas

Inquiry from Gagosian

Acquired from the artist

2023

New York, Gagosian Gallery, Helen Frankenthaler: Drawing Within Nature, Paintings from the 1990s (on loan)

Brenson, Michael. "Helen Frankenthaler: Splendid Colors and Subtleties of Scale." New York Times, May 12, 1995, C31.

Frankenthaler, Helen, and John Elderfield. Helen Frankenthaler: A Paintings Retrospective. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1995.

Lerner, Abram, and Helen Frankenthaler. Helen Frankenthaler: Paintings 1959-2002. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 2002.

Sandler, Irving. "Frankenthaler's New Directions." Art in America 78, no. 9 (September 1990): 140-147.

Sister Sky is an exquisite artwork by Helen Frankenthaler, created in 1991, using acrylic on canvas. The painting features an abstract expressionist style with a harmonious blend of colors that depict the beauty of nature. The artwork is part of Frankenthaler's later works that explore the theme of nature, inspired by her surroundings in Martha's Vineyard.

Sister Sky is a significant addition to the collection, representing the first section of the collection that focuses on observation and interpretation of nature. Frankenthaler's artwork is a perfect representation of how artists can interpret the beauty of nature and express it in their artwork. The harmonious blend of colors in Sister Sky creates a visual landscape that invites the viewer to embark on a journey to explore and appreciate the beauty of nature. Through this artwork, Frankenthaler encourages us to observe and reflect on the splendor of nature, emphasizing the importance of preserving and protecting it.

USD 40,000