Urban Montessori Charter School – Laughs for Learning 2014 (OLD)
Auction Ends: Mar 29, 2014 01:00 AM PDT

Art

Joseph Zirker Monotype

Item Number
156
Estimated Value
850 USD
Opening Bid
275 USD

Item Description

A framed cast acrylic monotype by Joseph Zirker. (Frame dimesions: 22" x 26").

An inveterate discoverer, Joseph Zirker is known for his acrylic printing techniques both in the US and overseas.  

Joseph Zirker is the recipient of a 2004 Pollock-Krasner award and an elected member of the National Academy of Design. He is known worldwide as an innovator in monotype and printmaking. He works with cast acrylic bas relief. His works are represented in private and public collections, both in the USA and abroad.

He holds the degree of MFA from the University of Southern California, where he taught printmaking. He has lectured at Stanford University, San Jose City College and Portland State University. His workshops have been held at Drake University, Rice University, Cooper Union School of the Arts and in several art academies in Belgium and the Netherlands. He is listed in Who's Who in American Art.

Joseph has also developed collaged sculptures of wood, foam core and cardboard. Using writing paper and other common materials, his creative sculptures show the interplay between shade and light.

Item Special Note

Please note that this item will be part of the silent auction at Laughs for Learning. Online bidding ends at noon on March 20th. Please review the absentee bidding notes above to see how you can still bid on this item even if you will not be present at Laughs for Learning. 

Donated By:

Taima Beyah