Len Klikunas is known for crafting three-dimensional canvases that alter and enhance perceived reality through visual perception. His work is guided by the Japanese concept of 'shizen' (自然), emphasizing naturalness and an absence of pretense or artificiality. His 'Blocks' series straddles the boundary between art and architecture, residing at the intersection of minimalist painting and sculpture. Born in Chicago, Illinois in 1944, Klikunas continues to impact the art world with his innovative creations.
He
explores how to articulate the tension of materials and the limits of
multi-dimensionality in sculptural paintings. Material is stretched over a
supporting three-dimensional framework, like a tent, and coated with paint.
The work is characterized by “mindful artlessness” and simplicity
and is understated and subtle.
