Synchromy I
- Date:
- 1967
- Medium:
- Woodblock print, ink and color on paper
- Format:
- Oban
- Dimensions:
- 45.2 × 37.9 cm
- Source:
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
Description
"Synchromy I" from 1967 suggests a print exploring simultaneous rhythms — perhaps the interaction of pattern and color across a composition, or the visual synchrony of architectural elements repeated in a streetscape. The title's musical analogy is characteristic of a period in Karhu's early career when he was exploring the formal properties of his medium with the open curiosity of an artist not yet committed to a single dominant subject. The "I" designation indicates a series, though how many panels it comprised is not fully documented.
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Featured in Collections
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Frequently Asked Questions
Synchromy I was created by Clifton Karhu in 1967.
Synchromy I depicts urban scenes and abstract.
Synchromy I measures 45.2 × 37.9 cm (Oban format).