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Brian Calvin
Ascending Line-up
2022
Archival pigment print on cotton paper
90 x 76,5 cm // 35 3/8 x 27 1/2 in
Edition of 75 + 10APs
Signed and numbered on the front
Brian Calvin (b. 1969, Visalia, California) is internationally recognized for his distinctive approach to contemporary portraiture. Living and working in Los Angeles, Calvin has developed a unique visual language characterized by bold outlines, vibrant color palettes, flattened compositions, and enigmatic figures that exist between representation and abstraction. His instantly recognizable paintings have been exhibited worldwide and are held in important private and institutional collections.
Ascending Lineup is a compelling example of Calvin’s celebrated aesthetic. The composition presents a rhythmic arrangement of stylized faces, creating a visual dialogue between individuality and collective presence. Through subtle variations in expression, color, and form, Calvin transforms a simple grouping of figures into a sophisticated exploration of identity, perception, and human connection.
The work reflects the artist’s fascination with reducing portraiture to its essential elements while maintaining a remarkable psychological depth. The elongated composition and repetition of faces create a sense of movement and progression, echoed in the title Ascending Lineup. Viewers are invited to project their own narratives onto the figures, a characteristic that has become one of the defining strengths of Calvin’s work.
Released by Almine Rech Editions in 2022, this archival pigment print exemplifies the artist’s ability to translate his highly sought-after paintings into a refined edition format. Combining strong visual impact with museum-quality production, Ascending Lineup represents an important opportunity to acquire a work by one of the most influential contemporary figurative artists of his generation.
Brian Calvin
Ascending Line-up
2022
Archival pigment print on cotton paper
90 x 76,5 cm // 35 3/8 x 27 1/2 in
Edition of 75 + 10APs
Signed and numbered on the front
Brian Calvin (b. 1969, Visalia, California) is internationally recognized for his distinctive approach to contemporary portraiture. Living and working in Los Angeles, Calvin has developed a unique visual language characterized by bold outlines, vibrant color palettes, flattened compositions, and enigmatic figures that exist between representation and abstraction. His instantly recognizable paintings have been exhibited worldwide and are held in important private and institutional collections.
Ascending Lineup is a compelling example of Calvin’s celebrated aesthetic. The composition presents a rhythmic arrangement of stylized faces, creating a visual dialogue between individuality and collective presence. Through subtle variations in expression, color, and form, Calvin transforms a simple grouping of figures into a sophisticated exploration of identity, perception, and human connection.
The work reflects the artist’s fascination with reducing portraiture to its essential elements while maintaining a remarkable psychological depth. The elongated composition and repetition of faces create a sense of movement and progression, echoed in the title Ascending Lineup. Viewers are invited to project their own narratives onto the figures, a characteristic that has become one of the defining strengths of Calvin’s work.
Released by Almine Rech Editions in 2022, this archival pigment print exemplifies the artist’s ability to translate his highly sought-after paintings into a refined edition format. Combining strong visual impact with museum-quality production, Ascending Lineup represents an important opportunity to acquire a work by one of the most influential contemporary figurative artists of his generation.
