Meet Will Barnet

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"I'm not a colorist in the usual sense."
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"I have always searched for clarity and harmony over violence, chaos and accidents." --The artist, 1989, quoted in Will Barnet, Springfield Art Museum, 2001

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New England Light
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The Blue Thread Will Barnet, 1984 oil on canvas 38 3/8 x 72 3/8 in. (97.4 x 83.9 cm.) Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Frank K. Ribelin and museum purchase through the Luisita L. and Franz H. Denghausen Endowment 1996.72

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Recurring Themes
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Woman and Cats Will Barnet, 1962 Will Barnet (Printer) color woodcut on paper image: 22 7/8 x 24 1/2 in. (58.1 x 62.2 cm) Smithsonian American Art Museum Gift of Harry W. Zichterman in memory of Joshua C. Taylor 1981.140 He experimented with abstraction for several years, aiming to "eliminate realistic space" in favor of simple geometric forms. His later work is more representational and focuses almost entirely on the female form, emphasizing the contrast between natural curves and rigidly composed backgrounds of horizontal and vertical forms.

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Composition and Landscape
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Labor (Workers) Will Barnet, 1935 aquatint and etching on paper 9 7/8 x 9 7/8 in. (25.1 x 25.1 cm) Smithsonian American Art Museum Transfer from D.C. Public Library 1967.72.14

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Janus and the White Vertebra
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Janus and the White Vertebra Will Barnet, 1955 oil on canvas 41 1/8 x 23 7/8 in. (104.4 x 60.7 cm.) Smithsonian American Art Museum Gift of Mr. Wreatham E. Gathright 1986.73

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Big Grey
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Big Grey Will Barnet, 1962 color woodcut on paper image: 26 3/8 x 20 3/8 in. (67.1 x 51.9 cm) Smithsonian American Art Museum Given in memory of Peter Deitsch 1974.67

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Positano
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Positano 1960 Will Barnet oil on canvas 57 x 42 1/4 in. (144.8 x 107.3 cm) Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc. 1969.47.4

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Other Works by Will Barnet
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View other works by Will Barnet in the collection of the American Art Museum.

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"I have always searched for clarity and harmony over violence, chaos and accidents."

--Will Barnet

Will Barnet genius ! He was a great teacher at the Pennsylvaina Academy of the Fine Arts then became my mentor and friend while I lived in NYC for 20 years. Recently I visited him for his 100th birthday celebration. He is as wise and creative as ever! Such an inclusive spirit. I asked him what the secret to getting to 100 is and I expected him to say something about art or family -he said don't worry about things. I believe when we create art we are not worried because it is a self inflicted struggle. We bring out something from inside and become a part of something bigger, a way to feel fully alive. I will always be grateful for his sharing of knowledge, taking me under his wing and inspiring me to be better then I think I can be.
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Submitted by Jules on Thu, 06/09/2011 - 13:46.
Watch this Will Barnet Video - in it Will Barnet discusses his Abstract & Realistic Paintings. Mr. Barnet explains that his Abstract & Realistic Paintings share a common thread, which he calls a "language" -- each is orderly and respectful of the surface of Painting. Will Barnet's Abstract Paintngs are finally getting the respect they deserve; Barnet's body of Abstract Paintings and Works on Paper, particularly his watercolors on envelopes, are underrated. Will Barnet is a masterful Artist who is as nice as his talented; I have had the privilege of knowing Elena and Wlll Barnet for over 4 decades. As they both know, I have been a devoted fan of his Abstract Paintings.
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Submitted by JKLFA on Fri, 12/24/2010 - 21:10.

I love this video. It reminds me of happy days of painting in Will Barnet's class at the Art Students League, back in the late 70's & early 80's.

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Submitted by Georgia Kornbluth on Sat, 10/17/2009 - 20:15.

I enjoyed the video.I like his emphasis on clarity,harmony over violence. Allan Frumkin told me he thought violence was important in modern art. Winston Hough

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Submitted by winston hough on Thu, 04/16/2009 - 17:57.

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