Suicide Note (1973) by Brice Marden

Suicide Note - Brice Marden - 1973

Artwork Information

TitleSuicide Note
ArtistBrice Marden
Date1973
Art MovementAbstract Expressionism

About Suicide Note

The artwork titled “Suicide Note,” created by Brice Marden in 1973, is an exemplar of the Abstract Expressionism movement. Falling within the abstract genre, this piece showcases Marden’s exploration of form and emotion through non-representational means.

In the artwork, a dense and intricate network of black lines dominates the composition. These lines, seeming to crisscross and layer upon each other, create a textured and almost chaotic central rectangle. The stark contrast between the dark lines and the light background accentuates the intensity and complexity of the piece. The meticulous interweaving of these lines speaks to a depth of feeling and contemplation, characteristic of Abstract Expressionism. The edges of the artwork are clean and bordered, which juxtaposes the otherwise frenetic interior, hinting at a constrained yet tumultuous inner world. The artist’s initials “BM” followed by the year “72-3” can be found neatly inscribed at the lower corner, offering a subtle signature to the composition.

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