#tomma abts

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Tomma Abts

Untitled (big circle). 2015

Aquatint. plate

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Tomma Abts

“Ehme”, 2002 acrylic and oil on canvas 48 x 38 cm

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Tomma Abts - Ayelt, 2022, acrylic and oil on canvas, 48 x 38 cm

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Tomma Abts.

Kobo, 1999

Abts produces her paintings following a strict, self- imposed procedure. For almost twenty years, she has used vertical canvases measuring precisely 48 by 38 centimeters (19 by 15 inches) for her paintings.

Rather than begin with a preconceived structure in mind, she allows her abstract compositions to take shape as she works, sometimes over the course of years. She paints with the support cradled in her arm, not on an easel. As seen here, the surfaces of Abts's canvases are composed of many layers of paint, with the ghosts of past compositions just barely visible underneath subsequent coats of acrylic and oil. This work's title, Kobo, is pulled, like all of her titles. from an encyclopedia of German surnames

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Tomma Abts

Untitled (big circle), 2015

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Katja Seib (b. 1989, Düsseldorf) graduated from the Düsseldorf Kunstakademie in early 2016 where she studied in the MFA painting class with Prof. Tomma Abts. She lives and works in Los Angeles.

https://www.artuner.com/curations/spotlight-katja-seib/

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Art that is not of this world, made by an artist who definitely is

Self-taught artist Tomma Abts creates remarkable otherworldly expressionist abstract paintings: "She produces abstractions perfect for people intimidated by abstraction."

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Artist Research

Tomma Abts

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I was interested in seeing how other artists emphasised triangular shapes in their work by using various techniques.

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Tomma Abts

Untitled (#17)

Pencil and colored pencil on paper

33 x 23 ¼” (83.8 x 59.1 cm)

In choosing this piece as the introductory statement, the curator would like to state that boldness is the first striking factor. Large, vast quantities of space all coalesce against a small, thin range of lines and sharp turns. Despite this, a casual viewer may only see small lines, yet upon further examination and addressing emotional values a deeper sight might come into view. Such is the theme of voided abstractions, thoughts within an empty creation. This piece feels demanding of attention despite its frailty, perhaps a contradiction to its own.

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In no particular order of importance these were – sculptress Rebecca Warren who was the fancied hot favourite with many bookies, “billboard artist” Mark Titchner – and finally film maker Phil Collins…(No not him of Genesis fame!).

When the judges cast their votes however it was Tomma Abts who came out on top. She won twenty five thousand british pounds and of course the Turner Prize itself. I am sure the money will come in handy – however its the exposure that Tomma will get from winning thats the really important thing here.

What does Tomma Abts do? Well she actually paints abstract art; usually in oils or acrylics. – something of a novelty for the Turner Prize – some would say! Tomma Abts was originally selected for her solo art exhibitions at Kunsthalle Basel, Switzerland, and Greengrassi, London.

Tomma Abts has been praised by no less than the Tate Gallery who describes her canvases as “intimate” and “compelling” .

They also comment on Tommas “consistent” and even “rigorous” method of painting.

In addition the Tate states that Tomma Abts “enriches the language of abstract art” .

With such praise heaped upon her head its no surprise to me that she won the prize.

However I actually feel that Tommas abstract artwork isnt “knock out” but it definitely is OK.

The images or paintings of Tomma Abts are created by the repetiton of various geometrical shapes on a base of rich colour. Personally – I dont think that Tommas approach to painting is particularly original. However I have to admit that while not being “knock out” I find some of Tommas images pretty compelling and touching. I have to say that this does surprise me.

48 x 38 cms – exactly. These are the dimensions of every Tomma Abts painting. Im not sure quite why Tomma selected these dimensions. Obviously she finds them appealing and I suppose they make for a very compact painting.

When creating titles for her paintings apparently Tomma simply plucks one from a dictionary of German first names! Titles like “Veeke” for example were created in this way. In my view this is surely only slightly more interesting than numbering each picture!

All in all I think that Tomma Abts creates abstract art that is pretty accessible to the public at large. This is something that perhaps could not be said about the artwork of previous Turner Prize winners! I base my opinion of course on Tommas prize winning paintings. I would go further and state that I cannot conceive of a Tomma Abts creation offending anyone – even slightly.

In the end its just my personal opinion but I do believe that its entirely posible that Tomma Abts will go on to become a household name – within her own lifetime…Of course she could also disappear without trace from the media – and our minds in the blink of an eye, for precisely the same reasons.

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Tomma Abts

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Tomma Abts

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Tomma Abts - V, 2021, acrylic on canvas, 86.3 × 63.5 cm (34" × 25")

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'Dele' by Tomma Abts (2014)