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Pat Passlof
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| Born | August 5, 1928 Brunswick, Georgia
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| Died | November 13, 2011 (aged 83) New York, New York
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| Nationality | American |
| Education | Cranbrook Academy of Art, Black Mountain College |
| Known for | Painting |
| Movement | Abstract Expressionism |
| Spouse(s) | Milton Resnick (1962-2004) |
Pat Passlof (born August 5, 1928 – died November 13, 2011) was an American artist. She was known for her unique style of abstract painting.
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Who Was Pat Passlof?
Pat Passlof was born in Georgia in 1928. She grew up in New York City. In 1948, she studied painting with famous artist Willem de Kooning. This was at Black Mountain College. She later continued her studies with him in New York. There, she met another artist, Milton Resnick. They got married in 1962.
Passlof was a very important part of the New York art world. She was active for over 60 years. Her life and work connected with many big moments in art. These included "The Club" and art groups on Tenth Street. She also worked with the Green Gallery. She was part of the feminist art movement. She taught many students at the City University of New York.
Her Unique Art Style
Passlof's early paintings used shapes that looked like living things. These were similar to works by de Kooning. Her art was also influenced by Abstract expressionism. This art style focuses on expressing feelings. However, Passlof always had her own unique way of painting. Her work changed a lot over time. She used different brushstrokes, shapes, and colors. She never liked to repeat herself.
Being Part of the Art Scene
In 1949, Passlof helped fix up a large art studio. This studio became "The (Artists') Club." She went to every talk and discussion there. She felt this was a big part of her art education. She also earned her art degree from Cranbrook in 1951. After that, she returned to her studio on Tenth Street.
Passlof noticed that many young artists did not speak at "The Club." So, she started her own group. It was called the "Wednesday Night Club." It was like a "junior club" for artists. These meetings quickly became very popular.
In 1956, Passlof helped start the March Gallery. She had two of her own art shows there. She also helped other artists show their work. One artist was Mark di Suvero, who had his first show there. She also created books of artists' poems. These were called Pandemonium.
Exhibitions and Collections
In 1961, Passlof had a solo show at the Dick Bellamy's Green Gallery. She also showed her art in group exhibitions. In the 1970s, she became important in "Women in the Arts." This group supported women artists. She wrote reviews for their magazine. She also wrote for other art magazines.
During the 1960s and 1970s, she showed her art at several galleries. These included the Globe Gallery, Feiner Gallery, and Landmark Gallery.
In 2020, a special show of her work was held. It was at the Milton Resnick and Pat Passlof Foundation. Her paintings are in many museum collections. These include the Corcoran Collection in Washington D.C. and the Milwaukee Art Museum. Her art is also at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. In 2017, her painting "Untitled, c. 1950" was shown at MoMA.
Pat Passlof passed away on November 13, 2011. She was 83 years old.
Legacy
The Milton Resnick and Pat Passlof Foundation was started in 2015. It helps keep her art and ideas alive.
