"The New World", Post-Modern Acrylic Painting by Stanley Donald Tschopp

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This work juxtaposes two biomorphic figures—one suspended in a teal-blue field, the other grounded in olive green—both rendered in Tschopp’s … Read more This work juxtaposes two biomorphic figures—one suspended in a teal-blue field, the other grounded in olive green—both rendered in Tschopp’s signature mosaic-like color patterning. The figures, composed of interlocking patches of red, yellow, violet, and blue, evoke a playful rhythm suggestive of motion and duality. The composition’s split-color background heightens the sense of balance and contrast, transforming simple abstraction into an elegant visual dialogue between form and field.

Context and Legacy
Rooted in postwar abstraction, this painting reflects the 1960s Southern California fascination with color, geometry, and organic structure. Its restrained yet vibrant execution situates Tschopp among a generation of artists who sought harmony between spontaneity and control.

Collector’s Note
Presented in its original gilt frame, this piece demonstrates Tschopp’s refined sense of chromatic interplay. Subtle texture across the surface adds tactile depth, inviting close observation.

About the Artist
​Stanley Donald Tschopp (American, b. 1935) is a painter associated with postwar abstraction and the Los Angeles art scene. His work explores the boundaries between organic and geometric form, often employing vibrant color and rhythmic repetition. Tschopp participated in the 2011 group exhibition Lost & Found: Abstracting Los Angeles 1945–1980 at Bergamot Station Arts Center in Santa Monica, California—a show that situated him among peers such as Robert Graham and Larry Bell.

Although relatively underrepresented in institutional histories, Tschopp’s paintings exemplify the spirit of experimentation that defined mid-century West Coast abstraction. His precise compositions, subtle textures, and disciplined use of color continue to resonate with collectors drawn to the period’s synthesis of craft, intellect, and emotion. See less