Post Modern Astrid Fitzgerald 'Xenos I and V' Serigraphs, a Pair

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Astrid Fitzgerald, (Born: 1938 - Wil-St. Gallen, Switzerland), is known for geometric abstraction and printmaking. The pair of serigraphs are … more Astrid Fitzgerald, (Born: 1938 - Wil-St. Gallen, Switzerland), is known for geometric abstraction and printmaking. The pair of serigraphs are signed, titled and numbered in pencil in the lower margin, Astrid Fitzgerald, Xenos I and V, 1979. 'Xenos I' is numbered 13/60 and 'Xenos V' is numbered 5/15, respectively. Framing treatment consists of a bronzed metal frame, matte board backing and under glass. Good overall condition with no visible rips, tears or restorations. Both pieces have not been viewed out of the frame. No visible foxing. Some minor scratches and dings to the bronzed finish metal frames. No visible chips or cracks to the glass. The overall dimensions with the frame are 1.25" deep x 38.75" wide x 27.5" high. The sheet dimensions are 35.5" wide x 25.75" high.

Biography from the Archives of askART:

BIOGRAPHY

Born in Wil, St. Gallen, Switzerland, 1938
Pratt Graphics Arts Center, New York, 1972-73
Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, 1968
Art Students League, New York, 1962-63
Polytechnic School, London, England, 1958-59
College St. Agnes, Fribourg, Switzerland, 1953-1955

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

N.Y. Artists Equity, New York; Swiss Institute, New York; Womens Studio Workshop, Rosendale, N.Y.; Ulster County Arts Council, Kingston, N.Y.

Astrid Fitzgerald is an artist, born and educated in Switzerland and now living and working in New York. Her work appears in major public, corporate, museum and private collections in the United States, Europe and Japan.

Her most recent shows include Galerie Raubach, St. Gallen Switzerland, Muroff Kotler Visual Arts Gallery, ULSTER at SUNY, Stone Ridge, N.Y., Murakami Gallery in New York, Kunstgalerie at Hyposwiss in Zurich, Galerie Neue Kunst, Wil, Switzerland, and Parsons School of Design, New York.

Major site-specific commissions include UBS, New York, IBM, Marcel Breuer Building, Boca Raton, Fla., IBM, Atlanta, Ga.

Fitzgerald's installation, "Amish Quilts", was chosen by the Jury of the Artcanal to represent the United States at the recent expo 02 in Switzerland. She is also the author of "An Artist's Book of Inspiration - A Collection of Thoughts on Art, Artists, and Creativity" - Lindisfarne Press, 1996 and "Being Consciousness Bliss - A Seeker's Guide" - Lindisfarne Books, 2002.

SELECTED ONE-PERSON EXHIBITIONS
Galerie Raubach, St. Gallen, Switzerland, Small Constructions, August 30 - October 5, 2002
Galerie Raubach, St. Gallen, Switzerland, New Work on Paper by Astrid Fitzgerald, Spring 2001
Muroff-Kotler Visual Arts Gallery, SUNY at UCCC, Stone Ridge, N.Y, Cosmic Measures, Fall 2000
Murakami Gallery, New York City, 1996
Kunstgalerie Hyposwiss, Zurich, Switzerland, 1996
Galerie Neue Kunst, Wil, SG, Switzerland, 1993
Pietrasanta Fine Arts, New York, 1986

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
The Sharjah Arts Museum, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates - International Exhibition - 2000
Parsons School of Design, New York, Harmony By Design, 1995
Washington Design Center, Washington, D.C., Harmony By Design, 1994
Credit Suisse, New York City, Between Two Worlds, 1990
The Swiss Institute, New York City, Holiday Exhibition, 1987
The Swiss Institute, New York City, Structure & Shadow, 1986
Nohra Haime Gallery, New York City, Pastels, 1985
Aldrich Museum, Ridgefield, Conn., Contemporary Reflections, 1978
Long Island University, New York, Printmakers 12, 1977
M. Knoedler Gallery, New York City, Young Collectors, 1975
Cornell University, New York City, Print Exhibition, 1974
Albright Knox Museum, Buffalo, N.Y., Print Exhibition, 1973

JURIED EXHIBITIONS AND COMPETITIONS
1001 Reason To Love The Earth - International Art Project - Europe and Asia - 2002
Artcanal Exhibition at expo 02, Le Landeron, Switzerland, 2002
Artists Equity 50th Anniversary Exhibition, Broome Street Gallery, New York City, 1997
The College of Santa Fe Arts Gallery, Santa Fe, N.M., Maximum Drawings, 1996
New York University, New York City, 4th Annual Small Works Competition, 1980
Parsons Exhibition Center, New York City, 57th SAGA National Print Exhibition, 1979
The National Arts Club, New York City, 6th Graphic Exhibition, 1979
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 3rd National Print Exhibition, 1975
Metropolitan Museum, Miami, 2nd International Miami Graphics Biennial, 1975
Pratt Graphics Center, New York City, Pratt Graphics Annual Competition, 1973
The National Arts Club, New York City, 19th Annual N.S.P.C.A., 1973

JURIED TRAVELING EXHIBITIONS
Arts Fiera, Bologna, Italy, Basel Art Fair, Switzerland, Biennale, Venice, Italy, Post-Card Size Art, 1978-79
Memphis State University, University of Wisconsin, etc., Traveling Watermedia Exhibition, 1976-78
Rockhurst College, Watkins Institute, Cayuga Museum of Art, Traveling Graphics Exhibition USA, 1975-77
National Tour of Museums and Universities, Traveling Works on Paper, 1974-75

AWARDS
New York University, New York, Jurors Award, 4th Annual Small Works Competition, 1980
National Association of Women Artists, National Academy Galleries, New York City, The Charles Levitt Award, 1978
19th Annual N.S.P.C.A., National Arts Club, N.Y., The Michael M. Engel Memorial Award, 1973
The New Yorker Theater Mural Competition, New York City, 2nd Prize & Honorable Mention, 1971

SELECTED COMMISSIONS
Union Bank of Switzerland, New York City, 1990; Hyatt Regency Hotel, Albuquerque, N.M., 1990;
I.B.M., Atlanta, Ga. 1988; Kindercare Corporation, Montgomery, Ala. 1985; I.B.M., Marcel Breuer Building, Boca Raton, Fla., 1985; Ashly Plaza Hotel, Tampa, Fla., 1985; Ridgeway Corporation, Atlanta, Ga., 1984; Coin Corporation, Atlanta, Ga., 1984.

SELECTED PUBLIC AND CORPORATE COLLECTIONS
Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, Ridgefield, Conn.; Marymount College, Tarrytown, N.Y.; Wellesley College, Wellesley, Mass., Town Hall Collection, Wil, Switzerland; Courthouse Collection, Wattwil, Switzerland; World Financial Center, American Express, New York City; N.Y. Stock Exchange, Inc., New York City; Rockefeller Center Collection, New York, N.Y.; Amerada Hess Corporation, New York City; Bank of America, New York City; Chase Manhattan Collection; Chemical Bank, New York City; City Bank, New York; Cooper Carry Architects, Atlanta; Credit Suisse, New York; DiGiacomo Architects, New York City; G. Tsai & Co., New York City; Hyposwiss, Zurich, Switzerland; I.M.Pei & Partners, New York City; I.B.M. Collections, New York, Atlanta, Boca Raton, Valhalla, Charlotte; Loews Hotel, Monaco; Nikko Hotel, Beverly Hills, Ca.; PES Architects & Engineers, Nagoya, Japan; Siegel & Gale, Inc., New York City; UBS Securities, New York City; Union Bank of Switzerland, New York City; Texaco Collection; Washington Hotel, Osaka, Japan; Yamaha Marine Building, Japan; Zale Corporation, Dallas, Texas; Skadden, Arps, Slate, Maegher & Flom, New York City; Union Carbide, New York City.

SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY

ArtCanal Catalogue, 2002, International Sculpture Exhibition along the Zihlkanal.
1001 Reasons To Love the Earth - World Art Collection, Stichting 2000 Foundation, Diement, The Netherlands, 2001
UBS Information, 2/2/1996, Exhibition review Eine Kuenstlerin von Kraft und Harmonie, by Rolf Mueller.
Laudatio by Ziba De Weck, Ph.D., January 1996, Kunstgalerie Hyposwiss, Zurich, Switzerland.
Exhibition Review, 2/14/1996, by Annemarie Stuessi.
Wiler Zeitung, Article Eine Wilerin macht Karriere in New York , by Marlene Tanner.
Exhibition Catalog, presented by Credit Suisse, 1990, Between Two Worlds.
Kuenstlerverzeichnis der Schweiz, 1980-1990, Swiss Institute for Art Research, Zurich, Switzerland.
Exhibition Review, 1985, The Art of Astrid Fitzgerald - New Images, Old Faith by Roger Lipsey, Ph.D.
Swiss Artists in New York, 1985 by Richard Pichler.
Wiler Zeitung, 2/26/1981, Exhibition review, Galerie Steinfels, Zurich, Switzerland
New York Times, 5/21/78, Aldrich Museum Show: An Eye-Opener by Millie Siegel.
Who is Who in America, since 1980
Printworld Directory of Contemporary Prints, since 1981
Competition Winner Catalog, 1973 National Community Arts Program, U.S. Department of H.U.D.
Catalogue, 1978, Contemporary Reflections, Aldrich Museum, Ridgefield, Conn.
Who's Who in the 21st Century - First Edition, Cambridge, England.
Contemporary Authors New Revision Series, Farmington Hills, MI less