Early Life and Education

Clyfford Still, a prominent American painter, was born on November 30, 1904, in Grandin, North Dakota. He spent his childhood in Spokane, Washington, and Bow Island in southern Alberta, Canada. In 1925, he visited New York, briefly studying at the Art Students League. Still attended Spokane University from 1926 to 1927 and returned in 1931 with a fellowship, graduating in 1933.

Career

Still's shift from representational to abstract painting occurred between 1938 and 1942, earlier than his colleagues like Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko, who continued to paint in figurative-surrealist styles well into the 1940s. In 1941, Still relocated to the San Francisco Bay area, where he worked in various war industries while pursuing painting. He had his first solo exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Art (now San Francisco Museum of Modern Art) in 1943.

Notable Works and Style

Still is considered one of the foremost Color Field painters, with his non-figurative paintings being non-objective. His style combines practices of Color Field paintings with that of Gestural, Action Paintings. Some of his notable works include:

• 1957-D No. 1, 1957, mainly black and yellow with patches of white and a small amount of red.
• The Starry Night (not to be confused with the famous work by Vincent van Gogh), which showcases Still's use of bold colors and textures.

Teaching and Later Life

Still became a highly influential professor at the California School of Fine Arts (now San Francisco Art Institute), teaching there from 1946 to 1950. In the early 1950s, Still severed ties with commercial galleries. In 1961, he moved to a 22-acre farm near Westminster, Maryland, removing himself further from the art world.

Legacy

Still's work has been exhibited in various museums, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. His legacy continues to inspire artists and influence the development of abstract expressionism. For more information on Still's works and the Abstract Expressionist movement, visit [https://WahooArt.com/@@/A@D3CP2P-The-Color-Field-Art-Movement](The Color Field Art Movement) and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clyfford_Still](Clyfford Still). Key Dates:

• 1904: Born in Grandin, North Dakota
• 1925: Visited New York, briefly studying at the Art Students League
• 1941: Relocated to the San Francisco Bay area
• 1943: First solo exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Art
• 1961: Moved to a farm near Westminster, Maryland
• 1980: Passed away on June 23

Important Links:

• [https://WahooArt.com/@/Clyfford-Still](Clyfford Still's Artworks)
• [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clyfford_Still](Clyfford Still on Wikipedia)

Early Life and Career

Clyfford Still, an American painter, was born on November 30, 1904, in Grandin, North Dakota. He spent his childhood in Spokane, Washington, and Bow Island in southern Alberta, Canada. In 1925, he visited New York, briefly studying at the Art Students League. This marked the beginning of his artistic journey.

Artistic Style and Influences

Still's shift from representational to abstract painting occurred between 1938 and 1942, earlier than his colleagues like Mark Rothko and Mark Rothko, who continued to paint in figurative-surrealist styles well into the 1940s. His non-figurative paintings are non-objective, largely concerned with juxtaposing different colors and surfaces in a variety of formations.

Notable Works and Exhibitions

* 1957-D No. 1, 1957, mainly black and yellow with patches of white and a small amount of red, is one of his well-known paintings. * In 1943, Still's first solo show took place at the San Francisco Museum of Art. * A first comprehensive Still retrospective took place at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, New York, in 1959.

Legacy and Influence

Still is considered one of the foremost Color Field painters. His large mature works recall natural forms and natural phenomena at their most intense and mysterious. By 1947, he had begun working in the format that he would intensify and refine throughout the rest of his career — a large-scale color field applied with palette knives.

• Check out Clyfford Still's artworks on https://WahooArt.com/@/Clyfford Still
• Learn more about the Color Field Art Movement at The Color Field Art Movement
• Discover other notable artists like Mark Rothko and their influence on the art world at Mark Rothko

Experience the power of Clyfford Still's abstract expressionism and explore the world of Color Field painting.