Early Life and Career
Charles Green Shaw, an American painter, poet, writer, and illustrator, was born on May 1, 1892. Initially, Shaw pursued a career in writing, working as a free-lance writer for
The New Yorker, Smart Set, and Vanity Fair, chronicling the life of the affluent theater and café society of the 1920s.
Artistic Evolution
Shaw's artistic journey began in his late thirties. He enrolled in Thomas Hart Benton's class at the Art Students League in New York (1927) and studied privately with George Luks, who became a friend. Over the course of three trips to Europe in the early 1930s, Shaw evolved into a confident maker of small, geometric abstract paintings.
Notable Works and Style
Shaw's most notable works include his
Plastic Polygon series, which occupied his attention from 1933 until the end of the decade. These works, often painted on shaped canvases, echo the architectural silhouette of New York City skyscrapers.
- Space Curve (1964), a two-dimensional work, showcases Shaw's unique approach to abstract art.
- His dynamic approach to style has made him one of the most popular abstractionists of his time.
Museum Collections and Legacy
Shaw's paintings are part of major collections, including:
Shaw's style, characterized by geometric-biomorphic abstraction and concretionism, has made him one of the most popular abstractionists of his time.
Legacy
Charles Green Shaw died in New York City on April 2, 1974, at the age of 82. His legacy continues to be celebrated through numerous solo exhibitions and the presence of his work in major modern museums across the United States.
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