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48"W x 108"H x 4”D
In the monumental work New York Spring, Sabine Stromeyer (German/Texas, b. 1962) explores the intersection …
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48"W x 108"H x 4”D
In the monumental work New York Spring, Sabine Stromeyer (German/Texas, b. 1962) explores the intersection of industrial materiality and the rhythmic pulses of nature. Born in Berlin and later relocating to Texas due to family affiliations with NASA, Stromeyer became an integral figure in the Houston art scene. She refined her practice at the Glassell School of Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and served on the advisory board of the Arts Alliance Center. This massive nine-foot composition is a prime example of her hanging sculpture philosophy, where the space between painting and sculpture is blurred through the use of synthetic media—specifically acrylic, plastic, and styrofoam on board. By repurposing these overlooked everyday items, Stromeyer challenges the viewer to find inherent beauty in the disposable world, a mission that has defined her two-decade career.
The work is a rigorous study in horizontal linearity, utilizing ribbed plastic elements to create a shutter-like veil that suggests an urban landscape filtered through light. A trio of moss-toned geometric blocks anchors the lower register, providing a structural foundation for the vibrant, monochromatic study in chartreuse and sage. The surface is highly tactile, featuring a crust of stippled acrylic that catches light at varying angles. Consistent with the artist’s use of raw, repurposed materials, the piece exhibits minor surface losses and scattered paint wear. Rather than detracting from the work, these subtle abrasions underscore the gritty, resilient spirit of a New York spring, revealing the industrial substrate beneath the pigment and adding a weathered, authentic character.
Stromeyer’s work is highly regarded for its architectural scale and has been featured in major exhibitions at Thornwood Gallery (Houston and Santa Fe). Her pieces are held in prestigious private and public collections across the United States, Germany, Italy, Belgium, and Switzerland, marking her as a truly international artist with a distinctly Texan-industrial soul.
German Artist
2003
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- Dimensions
- 48ʺW × 4ʺD × 108ʺH
- Styles
- Industrial
- Art Subjects
- Abstract
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Period
- 2000 - 2009
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Acrylic Paint
- Masonite Board
- Mixed-Media
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Chartreuse
- Condition Notes
- Minor surface loss and paint wear. Minor surface loss and paint wear. less
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