David Barr - Structuralist Relief No. 151, 1978 Signed Postmodern Wall Sculpture

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A postmodern wall sculpture titled "Structuralist Relief No. 151 (1978)" by David Barr. Hand signed, titled, and dated on verso. … Read more A postmodern wall sculpture titled "Structuralist Relief No. 151 (1978)" by David Barr. Hand signed, titled, and dated on verso. From a private collection. Acquired from Donald Morris Gallery Inc., Birmingham, Michigan; original gallery tag on verso. Dimensions: 40"h x 40"w x 6.25"d. In very good vintage condition.

Composed of layered wood panels painted in ochres, tans, and muted earth tones, the work creates a dynamic interplay of depth, shadow, and spatial tension. Small green and brown elements punctuate the composition, adding rhythm and visual movement across the surface. Barr, best known for his large-scale environmental sculptures and conceptual projects, often explored mathematical order and architectural systems within his art. This relief highlights his mastery of structure, proportion, and minimalist form, offering a striking example of late 20th-century postmodern wall sculpture.

David Barr (1939-2015) was an American sculptor and conceptual artist celebrated for his large-scale public works and structuralist reliefs. His art is held in the collections of the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and numerous international institutions. Barr received the Governor’s Michigan Artist Award in 1987 and was the founder of the Four Corners Project, a global environmental sculpture connecting four continents. His legacy as both an innovator and educator established him as a leading figure in late 20th-century American art. See less