{"title":"Laddie John Dill","description":"\u003cp\u003eLaddie John Dill (born 1943) is a pioneering Los Angeles artist whose large-scale installations and works on paper explore light, space, and material in the tradition of California's Light \u0026amp; Space movement. His work is represented in major museum and private collections internationally.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"huge-abstract-laddie-john-dill-wall-panel-72-in","title":"Huge Abstract Laddie John Dill Wall Panel - 72 in","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLaddie John Dill — Untitled Wall Panel\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffered here is a large-scale mixed media wall panel by \u003cstrong\u003eLaddie John Dill\u003c\/strong\u003e (b. 1943), a prominent California artist associated with the Light and Space movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis untitled work exemplifies Dill's distinctive approach, incorporating glass, concrete, wood, and mineral elements to create a richly textured surface. The composition reflects his ongoing exploration of material and light, where industrial and natural components interact to produce subtle shifts in tone, depth, and reflection depending on the viewer's perspective and surrounding illumination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDill's work is deeply rooted in the landscapes of the American West, often evoking geological formations and atmospheric conditions through restrained palettes and tactile surfaces. 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Working with cement, polymer, and wood, Dill constructs a dynamic surface that engages light and texture in the manner that has defined his reputation across five decades of practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDill is celebrated for his pioneering use of industrial and unconventional materials to create works of quiet power and formal rigor. His sculptures and paintings occupy a unique position at the intersection of Minimalism, Light and Space, and West Coast Conceptualism. Works by Dill are held in the permanent collections of LACMA, MoMA, and other major institutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eArtist: Laddie John Dill (American, b. 1943)\u003cbr\u003eTitle: Untitled\u003cbr\u003eDate: 1977\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Cement, polymer, and wood\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 32 in H × 24 in W\u003cbr\u003eSigned and dated verso\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laddie John Dill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53225799188847,"sku":null,"price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/6967\/5375\/files\/s-l1600-96.png?v=1784501166"},{"product_id":"laddie-john-dill-untitled-concrete-glass-pigments-wood","title":"Laddie John Dill – Untitled. 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Works by Dill are held in the permanent collections of LACMA, MoMA, and other major institutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eArtist: Laddie John Dill (American, b. 1943)\u003cbr\u003eTitle: Untitled\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Concrete, glass, pigments, and wood panel\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 29½ × 48 in\u003cbr\u003eUnsigned\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent overall condition with strong presentation. No major losses or damage noted.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laddie John Dill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53225804333423,"sku":null,"price":8500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/6967\/5375\/files\/s-l1600-181.jpg?v=1784501439"},{"product_id":"laddie-john-dill-untitled-1984-oil-painting-de-young","title":"Laddie John Dill – Untitled, 1984. 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The horizontal format and meditative abstraction strongly connect to Dill’s enduring exploration of landscape, atmosphere, and elemental experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorks with direct museum provenance are increasingly desirable among collectors, and pieces originating from the de Young Museum carry exceptional institutional significance. A sophisticated and historically important example of Dill’s early painted work — far less common than his later mixed media constructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eArtist: Laddie John Dill (American, b. 1943)\u003cbr\u003eTitle: Untitled\u003cbr\u003eDate: 1984\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Oil on canvas mounted on plywood board\u003cbr\u003eBoard size: 23½ × 48 in\u003cbr\u003eFramed size: 24¼ × 48¾ in\u003cbr\u003eFramed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProperty of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, M.H. de Young Memorial Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery good overall condition with strong presentation. Minor age-related wear consistent with handling and age. 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The surface carries a natural, almost geological quality, with tonal variation and subtle layering that responds to ambient light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile Dill is widely recognized for his large-scale panel works, pieces on paper such as this offer a more immediate view into his process — where material, gesture, and surface converge. The work retains the same conceptual foundation found in his larger installations, emphasizing the physical and perceptual qualities of its medium. Signed and dated 2008 lower left.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn elegant and understated work by a key figure of the Light and Space movement. 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A native of Southern California and graduate of the Chouinard Art Institute (now CalArts), his work is held in the permanent collections of LACMA, MoMA, and the Smithsonian, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDue to the size and weight of this piece, please inquire for a shipping quote and to discuss delivery options. 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With its strong horizontal form and material elegance, this sculpture is a rare opportunity to acquire a major work from a master of postwar California art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDue to the size and weight of this piece, please inquire for a shipping quote and to discuss delivery options. For buyers in Southern California, professional installation can be arranged through a technician who has worked with Dill for over 30 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eArtist: Laddie John Dill (American, b. 1943)\u003cbr\u003eTitle: Untitled (“Bird”)\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Concrete, glass, and wood\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Triptych (three separate panels)\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 48 in H × 73 in W × 5 in D (121.9 × 185.4 × 12.7 cm)\u003cbr\u003eUnsigned\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrivate Collection, Los Angeles, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall excellent. 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The panel’s industrial materiality interacts dynamically with ambient light, subtly shifting in tone and reflectivity depending on viewing angle and environment — a hallmark of Dill’s practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDill emerged in Southern California in the 1960s alongside artists such as James Turrell and Robert Irwin, developing work that emphasizes atmosphere, illumination, and material presence. His aluminum works, including his well-known “Light Catcher” and “Light Trap” series, are held in prominent public and private collections. 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