SAM FRANCIS (1923-1994)

‘Joined to these shape-allusions are the expressive qualities of Sam Francis’ color. Since 1954 his choices have persistently favored the high-keyed hues of the spectrum. Color is saturated, yet translucent, ebullient, without heaviness. His own phrase “lovely blueness,” though not referring to his painting, best describes its affective quality. Though brilliant it never over-dramatizes nor clamors for attention. Rather it beguiles by its pure and unabashed involvement with loveliness’

-Priscilla Colt