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Susan Kiefer Paintings

American
Though born and raised in Kansas City, artist Susan Kiefer lived on the west coast for 30 years where she earned her BFA and MFA in printmaking from California College of Arts in San Francisco. Kiefer moved back to Kansas City in 2014, exhibiting geometric abstracts in various local galleries since. More recently, Kiefer has revisited figurative paintings as her perspective of expression. For Kiefer, the human body inspires mythical and visceral themes. Edna St. Vincent Millay says in one of her sonnets, “Euclid alone has looked on beauty bare.” Not at all “bare” my earliest geometric abstracts were quite expressive, clothed with loosely defined edges, lots of texture and bold color. That approach has evolved to clean, hard edges and bold shapes that prioritize the power of simplicity. While I enjoy the challenge of creating compelling paintings with a restricted image vocabulary, it is the idea of geometric shapes as unique to human thought that intrigues me. While Josef Albers and Piet Mondrian paid homage to the square and right angles, the circle, symbol of perfection and abstract representation of the sun and earth, is often my shape of choice. By simplifying and idealizing the shapes we see in our world, my geometric abstract paintings offer clarity and a meditatively calm kind of beauty.
(Biography provided by Cerbera Gallery)
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Artist: Susan Kiefer
The Queen's Regalia (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers, Calming)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Susan Kiefer The Queen's Regalia Oil on canvas Year: 2023 Size: 24x24x1.35in Signed and inscribed by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1685 A ovoid shape with a circular opening is div...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Susan Kiefer Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Persephone's Choice (figurative, underground, pomegranate)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Susan Kiefer Persephone's Choice Oil on Canvas Year: 2019 Size: 40x30x1.35in Signed, dated and inscribed by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1659 Nude Persephone in sunglasses sitting...
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2010s Modern Susan Kiefer Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Earthly Pleasures (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers, Calming)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Susan Kiefer Earthly Pleasures Oil on canvas Year: 2023 Size: 30x24x1.35in Signed and inscribed by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1674 A lush composition of rounded geometric shapes...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Susan Kiefer Paintings

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Stretcher Bars, Oil, Canvas

The Amazons and the Hydra (woodcut print, figurative, mythical, feminism)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Susan Kiefer The Amazons and the Hydra Woodcut and chine collé on paper Year: 2018 Size: 22x27in Edition: 8 Signed by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1662 Framed woodcut print. A fan...
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2010s Feminist Susan Kiefer Paintings

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Woodcut

Yin Yang (woodcut, hand-pulled print, black and white, figurative, patterned BG)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Susan Kiefer Yin Yang Woodcut on paper Year: 1990 Size: 33x23x0.35in Signed, dated and inscribed by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1661 Framed artist proof woodcut print of male and...
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1990s Feminist Susan Kiefer Paintings

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Woodcut

Goddess (figurative, pregnant, life drawing, black and white, mirror)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Susan Kiefer Goddess Charcoal, pastel and reflective mylar on paper Year: 2000 Size: 30x25x0.35in Signed, dated and inscribed by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1660 Framed drawing o...
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2010s Contemporary Susan Kiefer Paintings

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Mylar, Paper, Charcoal, Pastel

Admitting Porosity (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers, Calming)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Susan Kiefer Admitting Porosity Oil on canvas Year: 2023 Size: 24x24x1.35in Signed and inscribed by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1675 An angular composition with a field of dark b...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Susan Kiefer Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Carnal Knowledge (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers, Calming)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Susan Kiefer Carnal Knowledge Oil on canvas Year: 2023 Size: 24x24x1.35in Signed and inscribed by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1686 A large red circular shape with a black hole in...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Susan Kiefer Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Aphrodite (Amazon After the War)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Susan Kiefer Aphrodite (Amazon After the War) Oil on Canvas Year: 2019 Size: 48x48x1.35in Signed, dated and insribed by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1658 Nude Aphrodite in neutra...
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2010s Modern Susan Kiefer Paintings

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Oil, Canvas, Stretcher Bars

Confronting the Void (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Susan Kiefer Confronting the Void Oil on Wood Panel Year: 2023 Size: 12x12x1.35in Signed by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1488 Tags: texture, hard-edged abstract, angular shapes, t...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Susan Kiefer Paintings

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Paint, Oil, Wood Panel

Subtle Interchange (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Hard Edge, Josef Albers)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Susan Kiefer Subtle Interchange Oil on Canvas Year: 2022 Size: 24x16x1.35in Signed by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1055 Though born and raised in Kansas City, artist Susan Kiefer...
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2010s Minimalist Susan Kiefer Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Oil

Playing At Relevance (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Susan Kiefer Playing At Relevance Oil on Canvas Year: 2022 Size: 48x36x1.35in Signed by hand COA provided Tags: hard-edged abstract, geometric shapes, stripes, linework, blue, rounde...
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2010s Modern Susan Kiefer Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Oil

Entity - Dual Nature (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Susan Kiefer Entity - Dual Nature Oil on Canvas Year: 2022 Size: 24x24x1.35 Signed by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1489 Tags: hard-edged abstract, geometric shapes, pattern, irregular shapes, orange, green, purple, secondary triad Two irregular shapes on a purple base overlap on a patterned orange background Though born and raised in Kansas City, artist Susan Kiefer lived on the west coast for 30 years where she earned her BFA and MFA in printmaking from California College of Arts in San Francisco. Kiefer moved back to Kansas City in 2014, exhibiting geometric abstracts in various local galleries since. More recently, Kiefer has revisited figurative paintings as her perspective of expression. For Kiefer, the human body inspires mythical and visceral themes. Abstract, Painting, Contemporary Art, Contemporary Painters, Abstract Paintings, Abstract Geometrics, Geometric Abstraction, Women Painters...
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2010s Abstract Susan Kiefer Paintings

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Paint, Oil, Canvas

Planar Assembly (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers, Hard Edge)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Susan Kiefer Planar Assembly Oil on Canvas Year: 2022 Size: 48x36x1.35in Signed by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1049 Though born and raised in Kansas City, artist Susan Kiefer li...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Susan Kiefer Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Oil

By Any Means (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Hard Edge, Josef Albers)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Susan Kiefer By Any Means Oil on Canvas Year: 2021 Size: 16x16x1.35in Signed by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1056 Though born and raised in Kansas City, artist Susan Kiefer live...
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2010s Minimalist Susan Kiefer Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Oil

The Meaning Of It All (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Hard Edge, Albers)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Susan Kiefer The Meaning Of It All Oil on Canvas Year: 2022 Size: 24x30x1.35in Signed by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1052 Though born and raised in Kansas City, artist Susan Kie...
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2010s Abstract Susan Kiefer Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Oil

Bricolage En Rond (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Hard Edge, Albers)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Susan Kiefer Bricolage En Rond Oil on Canvas Year: 2021 Size: 48x48x1.35in Signed by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1053 Though born and raised in Kans...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Susan Kiefer Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Oil

Tandem Lives In a Parallel Existence (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Albers)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Susan Kiefer Tandem Lives In a Parallel Existence Oil on Canvas Year: 2021 Size: 24x24x1.35in Signed by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1058 Though born and raised in Kansas City, ...
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2010s Contemporary Susan Kiefer Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Oil

On A Clear Day (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers, Hard Edge)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Susan Kiefer On A Clear Day Oil on Canvas Year: 2022 Size: 36x36x1.35in Signed by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1048 Though born and raised in Kansas C...
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2010s Modern Susan Kiefer Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Oil

Always Greener On the Other Side (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Susan Kiefer Always Greener On the Other Side Oil on Canvas Year: 2022 Size: 36x36x1.35 Signed by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1051 Though born and ra...
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2010s Contemporary Susan Kiefer Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Oil

Apotheosis (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers, Hard Edge)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Susan Kiefer Apotheosis Oil on Canvas Year: 2022 Size: 48x36x1.35in Signed by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1050 Though born and raised in Kansas City,...
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2010s Abstract Susan Kiefer Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Oil

The Ravages of Certainty (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Hard Edge)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Susan Kiefer The Ravages of Certainty Oil on Canvas Year: 2021 Size: 24x30x1.35in Signed by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1057 Though born and raised ...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Susan Kiefer Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Oil

Wheel of Fortune (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Hard Edge, Josef Albers)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Susan Kiefer Wheel of Fortune Oil on Canvas Year: 2021 Size: 36x36x1.35in Signed by hand COA provided RRef.: 924802-1054 Though born and raised in Kansa...
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2010s Abstract Susan Kiefer Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Oil

Thus Spake Zarathustra (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Artist : Susan Kiefer Title : Thus Spake Zarathustra Materials : oil on canvas Date : March 2020 Dimensions : 20" x 20" x 1.5 Description : Intersection of a circle and square in bl...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Susan Kiefer Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Oil

Sage (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers, Hard Edge)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Artist : Susan Kiefer Title : Sage Materials : oil on canvas Date : March 2020 Dimensions : 18" x 24" x 1.5" Description : Tangents from three intersecting circles in shades of cadm...
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2010s Contemporary Susan Kiefer Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Oil

Love in the Elysian Fields (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Artist : Susan Kiefer Title : Love in the Elysian Fields Materials : oil on canvas Date : March 2020 Dimensions : 40" x 30" x 1.5" Though born and raised in Kansas City, a...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Susan Kiefer Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Oil

Happy Days (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers, Hard Edge)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Artist : Susan Kiefer Title : Happy Days Materials : oil on canvas Date : March 2020 Dimensions : 24" x 30" x 1.5" Though born and raised in Kansas City, artist Susan Kiefer liv...
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2010s Contemporary Susan Kiefer Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Oil

Vertigo (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers, Hard Edge)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Artist : Susan Kiefer Title : Vertigo Materials : oil on canvas Date : March 2020 Dimensions : 20" x 20" x 20" Description : Tilted green oval balanced between orange and brown oval...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Susan Kiefer Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Oil

Half Moon Blues (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers, Hard Edge)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Artist : Susan Kiefer Title : Half Moon Blues Materials : oil on canvas Date : April 2020 Dimensions : 48" x 48" x 1.5" Though born and raised in Kansas City, artist Susa...
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2010s Abstract Susan Kiefer Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Oil

Half-Life (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers, Hard Edge)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Artist : Susan Kiefer Title : "Half-Life" Materials : oil on canvas Date : June 2020 Dimensions : 20" x 20" x 1.5" Description : Hard-edged geometric abstract of two overlapping bis...
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2010s Minimalist Susan Kiefer Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Oil

Pleasure (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers, Hard Edge)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Artist : Susan Kiefer Title : Pleasure Materials : oil on canvas Date : March 2020 Dimensions : 20" x 20" Though born and raised in Kansas City, artist...
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2010s Contemporary Susan Kiefer Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Oil

Cross Currents (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers, Hard Edge)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Artist : Susan Kiefer Title : Cross Currents Materials : oil on canvas Date : February 2020 Dimensions : 30" x 40" x 1.5" Description : Intersecting oval forms in turquoise and rust...
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2010s Abstract Susan Kiefer Paintings

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Paint, Oil, Canvas

Give and Take (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers, Hard Edge)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Artist : Susan Kiefer Title : Give and Take Materials : oil on canvas Date : March 2020 Dimensions : 18" x 24" x 1.5" Description : Two overlapping circles bisected by straight and ...
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2010s Abstract Susan Kiefer Paintings

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Paint, Oil, Canvas

Heartland (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers, Hard Edge)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Artist : Susan Kiefer Title : Heartland Materials : oil on canvas Date : February 2020 Dimensions : 18" x 24" x 1.5" Though born and raised in Kansas City, artist Susan Kiefer...
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2010s Abstract Susan Kiefer Paintings

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Paint, Oil, Canvas

Grace Notes (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers, Hard Edge)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Artist : Susan Kiefer Title : "Grace Notes" Materials : oil on canvas Date : May 2020 Dimensions : 30" x 40" x 1.5" Description : Hard-edged geometric abstract with four overlapping...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Susan Kiefer Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Oil

Castor & Pollux Adrift on the Wine Dark Sea (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Artist : Susan Kiefer Title : Castor & Pollux Adrift on the Wine Dark Sea Materials : oil on canvas Date : March 2020 Dimensions : 40" x 30" x 1.5" Description : Hard-edged geometri...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Susan Kiefer Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Oil

Baseline (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers, Hard Edge)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Artist : Susan Kiefer Title : "Baseline" Materials : oil on canvas Date : June 2020 Dimensions : 30" x 40" x 1.5" Though born and raised in Kansas City,...
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2010s Contemporary Susan Kiefer Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Oil

Progression (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers, Hard Edge)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Artist : Susan Kiefer Title : Progression Materials : oil on canvas Date : March 2020 Dimensions : 24" x 18" Though born and raised in Kansas City, ar...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Susan Kiefer Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Oil

Equation
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Artist : Susan Kiefer Title : Equation Materials : Oil on canvas Date : 2019 Dimensions : 24 x 18 x 1.5 in. Though born and raised in Kansas City, artist Susan Kiefer lived on the ...
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2010s Contemporary Susan Kiefer Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Oil

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Find a wide variety of authentic Susan Kiefer paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of paintings to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue, purple, orange and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Susan Kiefer in oil paint, paint, canvas and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Susan Kiefer paintings, so small editions measuring 12 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Christie Owen, Robert Petrick, and Wolfgang Leidhold. Susan Kiefer paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $356 and tops out at $4,778, while the average work can sell for $1,333.

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