
Mel Bochner: Paintings
Mel Bochner: Paintings
Often referencing humor and popular culture, Bochner’s paintings question the opaque meaning of language, transforming words into graphic arrangements and blurring the lines between looking and reading.

Mel Bochner, Obscene, 2018
oil on velvet, 20 x 13-3/4 inches [50.8 x 34.9 cm]

Mel Bochner, No, 2012
oil on velvet, 62-3/4 x 42-1/2 inches [159.4 x 108 cm]

Mel Bochner, Oh Well, 2018
oil on velvet, 41-3/4 x 30-3/4 inches [106 x 78.1cm]

Mel Bochner, $#!+, 2014
oil on velvet mounted on panel, 9 x 12 inches [22.9 x 30.5 cm]

Mel Bochner, Amazing, 2021
oil on velvet, 63 x 38-3/4 inches (painting) [160 x 98.4 cm]

Mel Bochner, Get Lost, 2014
enamel and acrylic on canvas, 60 x 45 inches (canvas) [152 x 114 cm]

Mel BochnerObscene
2018
oil on velvet, 20 x 13-3/4 inches [50.8 x 34.9 cm]

Mel BochnerNo
2012
oil on velvet, 62-3/4 x 42-1/2 inches [159.4 x 108 cm]

Mel BochnerOh Well
2018
oil on velvet, 41-3/4 x 30-3/4 inches [106 x 78.1cm]

Mel Bochner$#!+
2014
oil on velvet mounted on panel, 9 x 12 inches [22.9 x 30.5 cm]

Mel BochnerAmazing
2021
oil on velvet, 63 x 38-3/4 inches (painting) [160 x 98.4 cm]

Mel BochnerGet Lost
2014
enamel and acrylic on canvas, 60 x 45 inches (canvas) [152 x 114 cm]