'The title Polar Co-ordinates for Ronnie Peterson was derived from the grid component and the name of Swedish auto racer and friend of Stella's who died in the Grand Prix at Monza in September 1978. The spinning energy of forms in the prints evokes the great speed of Formula 1 racing.' - Richard Axsom, Frank Stella Prints, p. 206
One of the most important living artists, Frank Stella is recognized as the most significant painter that transitioned from Abstract Expressionism to Minimalism. He believes that the painting should be the central object of interest rather than represenative of some subject outside of the work. Stella experimented with relief and created sculptural pieces with prominent properties of collage included. Rejecting the normalities of Minimalism, the artist transformed his style in a way that inspired those who had lost hope for the practice. Stella lives in Malden, Massachusetts and is based in New York and Rock Tavern, New York.
Polar Co-ordinates VI, from Polar Co-ordinates for Ronnie Peterson (A. 124)
1980 Lithograph and screenprint in colors with letterpress, on Arches Cover paper, the full sheet. S. 38 1/2 x 38 in. (97.8 x 96.5 cm) Signed, dated and numbered 20/100 in pencil (there were also 20 artist's proofs), published by Petersburg Press, New York, framed.
