Raymond Parker(American, 1922-1990): Screenprint on paper titled "Composition 122," Abstract biomorphic work. Numbered 2/75 in pencil along the lower center; Hand-signed in pencil along the lower right. Marked with blindstamps along the lower left. Sight; 22 x 30" Framed; 27 1/2" x 35w". Raymond Parker is an artist known for his Abstract Expressionist work and pioneer for Color Field paintings and Lyrical Abstraction. Provenance: Distinguished corporate collection, Minnesota. Revere Auctions, Jessica Leigh Collection, Bedford Art Gallery Brooklyn, New York. Raymond Parker's artwork can be found in these major museum collections: The Albright–Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, NY. Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza Art Collection, Albany, NY.The Hyde Collection, Glens Falls, NY.Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, CA.Phillips Collection, Washington, DC. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, NY. The Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, NY. Ray Parker (1922-1990) stands as an iconic figure in the annals of abstract expressionism, Color Field painting, and Lyrical Abstraction. Renowned not only for his groundbreaking artwork but also for his influential role as an art educator, Parker left an indelible mark on the art world that continues to resonate to this day.Born in South Dakota, Parker's artistic journey began when he enrolled at the University of Iowa in 1940, eventually earning his Master of Fine Arts degree in 1948. His formative years were heavily influenced by the cubist movement, reflecting the artistic currents of the time. However, it was during the early 1950s that Parker's career took a transformative turn, as he became associated with luminaries of abstract expressionism such as Mark Rothko and Willem de Kooning.Parker's work evolved as he delved deeper into abstraction and color, realizing their power to convey and express emotion. Inspired by his love for jazz music, Parker developed an improvised painting style that mirrored the spontaneous energy of the music he admired. His fascination with the work of Henri Matisse further influenced his exploration of color and form, particularly in his later works of the 1970s and 1980s.By the late 1950s, Parker had established himself as a leading figure in the New York art scene. He developed a singular style characterized by intense color and simple geometric shapes, which garnered him representation by the Samuel M. Kootz Gallery, one of the city's foremost contemporary galleries. His "Simple Paintings" of the late 1950s and early 1960s, featuring discreet cloudlike forms of clear, intense color against a white or off-white background, foreshadowed the minimalist and Color Field movements of the 1960s.Throughout his career, Parker's work was featured in numerous prestigious exhibitions, including those organized by major museums such as the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. His influence extended beyond the realm of artmaking; Parker also made significant contributions as an art educator, teaching at institutions like Hunter College in New York City.Today, Parker's legacy endures in public collections around the world, including the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Very Good. Minor crease at lower edge. Framed.

27.5 x 35 x 1 in