| Neo-Minimalism - The Definition | | | | (America, 1955)o Here (2002) & Accept |
| Neo-Minimalism is an art movement of the late | | | | (2003) by Catherine Burgess (Edmonton, Canada, |
| 20th and 21st century. As a part of Post Modern | | | | 1953)o International Orphans (2008), The Laziness |
| Art, Neo-minimalism brought Minimalist Art closer | | | | of Motion by Marjan Eggermont (Calgary, |
| to Meditative Art by paving way to contemplation | | | | Canada,)o Fibonacci (2007) & 1-2-3 Variation |
| for the viewer. In removing the excesses, as | | | | (2008) by Paul Kuhn (Calgary, Canada)o Drift 7 |
| Meditative Art form, Neo-minimalism tries to help | | | | (Iona Beach, BC) (2002) & Drift 17 (Oregon |
| the viewer analyze the subject and transcend to | | | | Coast) (2003) by David Burdeny (Vancouver, |
| a higher plane of consciousness. Besides an artist's | | | | Canada, 1968)o Untitled 1 & Untitled 3 by |
| genius in painting, it also tries to express the | | | | Eve Leader (Vancouver, Canada)o Afterimage |
| greater will through its concept and creation. | | | | Drawing (2008) by Tanya Rusnak (Calgary, |
| Neo-Minimalism was a reaction to Abstract | | | | Canada, 1968)o Jolity (2008) by Laurel Smith |
| Expressionism, dominant in the 20th century in | | | | (Calgary, Canada)o Times Square (2006) & |
| Western Art. Pop Art, Op Art, and Minimalism are | | | | Ooame: Heavy Rain (2006) by Christopher Willard |
| the pre-cursors of this genre. Neo-minimalism | | | | (Calgary, Canada, 1960)o Diamond Suite (2008) |
| aimed at simplifying art with the help of mixed | | | | by Tim Zuck (Calgary, Canada,1947) |
| media, such as ink and pastel, or painting and | | | | Conclusion |
| collage. It takes contemporary aesthetics to | | | | Neo-Minimalism gave a new direction to art by |
| newer level through sophisticated tools, like CAD | | | | using paint to express subjects, like the human |
| (Computer Aided Design) programs, metal | | | | conditions of loss, love, compassion, mortality, and |
| surfaces, recycled oil paints, shaped canvas, | | | | the mystery of life. The abstract setting of a |
| embroidery on canvas, and laser cutters. Contrary | | | | Neo-Minimalist Artwork appeals to the mind of the |
| to the historic genre of landscapes and portraits, | | | | observer to go deeper than what meets the eye. |
| 'formal grid' is a significant subject matter for the | | | | With the Minimalistic approach, it often reflects |
| Neo-minimalist artwork. | | | | artist views on contemporary society's culture, |
| Neo-minimalism is also known as 'Neo-Geometric | | | | such as excessive consumerism, style, and the |
| Art,' 'Neo-Conceptualism,' 'Neo-Futurism,' 'Neo-Op,' | | | | taste of high-class society, connections, & |
| 'Neo-Pop,' 'Post-Abstractionism,' and 'Smart Art.' | | | | the complexities surrounding the reality. |
| The Artworks & Artistso Black Cell (1985) | | | | Neo-Minimalism has evolved into a powerful |
| & A Perfect World (1993) by Peter Halley | | | | medium for the Contemporary artists to use their |
| (America, 1953)o Rabbit (1986) & Michael | | | | painting as a visual gestalt to connect the masses. |
| Jackson and Bubbles (1988) by Jeff Koons | | | | |