Titled and dated lower center: Mar 10, 1988 / Inexperience II

Scott Hanson Gallery, New York; Acquired by the present owner from the above, 1989.

William Anastasi (1933-2023) Inexperience II, 1988 Oil, acrylic, and oil stick on canvas 73 x 210-1/4 inches (185.4 x 534.0 cm) Titled and dated lower center: Mar 10, 1988 / Inexperience II Property from the Collection of Lana & Richard Cooper, Winnetka, Illinois PROVENANCE: Scott Hanson Gallery, New York; Acquired by the present owner from the above, 1989. William Anastasi's 1988 work Inexperience II stands as a key example of his commitment to exploring the role of chance, process, and the limits of control in art-making. Known for his innovative approach to conceptual art, Anastasi frequently used drawing and mark-making methods that involved removing himself from the conscious decision-making process, allowing the artwork to emerge through random, unconscious movements. Inexperience II embodies this approach, reflecting Anastasi's interest in the interplay between intention and accident, and questioning traditional ideas about authorship, skill, and control in art. HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

The work is presently unstretched and rolled, and will be accompanied by its stretcher. The dimensions listed above reflect the size of the work when stretched. Unstretched, the canvas measures 77-1/2 x 218 inches. This lot is offered unframed.