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, Obvious, 2022
oil on velvet, 29 3/4 x 28 1/2 inches [75.6 x 72.4 cm]
Mel Bochner, Oh Well, 2023
oil on velvet, 30 x 22 3/8 inches [76.2 x 56.8 cm]
Mel Bochner, Blah, Blah, Blah, 2023
oil on velvet, 45 x 46 inches [114.3 x 116.8 cm], unique
Mel Bochner, Howl, 2022
oil on velvet, 32 x 18 7/8 inches [81.3 x 47.9 cm], unique
Mel Bochner, Blah Blah Blah, 2022
oil on velvet, 68-1/2 x 48 inches (overall) [174 x 121.9 cm]
Mel Bochner, Thank You, 2023
oil on velvet, 20-5/8 x 20-7/8 inches [52.4 x 53 cm]
Mel BochnerObvious
2022
oil on velvet, 29 3/4 x 28 1/2 inches [75.6 x 72.4 cm]
Mel BochnerOh Well
2023
oil on velvet, 30 x 22 3/8 inches [76.2 x 56.8 cm]
Mel BochnerBlah, Blah, Blah
2023
oil on velvet, 45 x 46 inches [114.3 x 116.8 cm], unique
Mel BochnerHowl
2022
oil on velvet, 32 x 18 7/8 inches [81.3 x 47.9 cm], unique
Mel BochnerBlah Blah Blah
2022
oil on velvet, 68-1/2 x 48 inches (overall) [174 x 121.9 cm]
Mel BochnerThank You
2023
oil on velvet, 20-5/8 x 20-7/8 inches [52.4 x 53 cm]
