Ghosts
14 works
Adam Handler — Works on Paper For Sale
Adam Handler's Works on Paper series presents a haunting exploration of absence and presence through his distinctive ghost compositions. This compelling collection includes seminal pieces such as Find Me Ghost, Behind You Ghost, Caught Your Scent Ghost, Coming Home Ghost, Come With Me Ghost, and But I Love You Ghost, each investigating themes of loss, longing, and spectral memory.
Executed across works on paper, Handler employs a delicate yet emotionally resonant approach that transforms the ephemeral nature of his medium into a conceptual strength. The series demonstrates the artist's sophisticated understanding of negative space and form, creating figures that exist in the liminal space between presence and disappearance.
These works have garnered significant attention within contemporary art circles, appealing to collectors drawn to conceptually rigorous practice with emotional depth. The intimate scale and accessible medium of these pieces make them particularly sought-after acquisitions for those building meaningful collections.
Each work in the series remains available for purchase. Enquire for current availability and pricing.
6 works available
Five Facts About Adam Handler Works on Paper
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Handler's works on paper are typically made in oil stick and pencil on heavyweight paper, the same oil-stick-as-crayon medium he considers most central to his identifiable style.
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For these pieces Handler works on the floor, leaning directly over the paper — a position he has described as a personal, almost physical experience that lets him experiment freely within an intimate scale.
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A recurring technique on his monochromatic works on paper involves smearing an oil stick across very smooth paper to produce a soft, ghostly blurred appearance.
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Handler studied classical life drawing in Italy before graduating from Purchase College with a degree in art history, training that underlies the observational skill beneath his deliberately child-like line.
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His long-running ghost character, most associated with his works on paper, emerged in his mid-twenties as a way of processing anxiety about death by softening it into an approachable, wide-eyed form.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy Adam Handler Works on Paper prints for sale?
Adam Handler Works on Paper prints for sale are available at Guy Hepner Gallery, 177 Tenth Avenue, New York. We offer authenticated editions with full provenance documentation sourced from the secondary market and directly from publishers.
Are Adam Handler Works on Paper works limited editions?
Adam Handler Works on Paper works — 6 available — are typically produced as limited editions, individually signed and numbered by the artist. Contact Guy Hepner Gallery for edition details on specific works.
How much do Adam Handler Works on Paper prints cost?
Pricing for Adam Handler Works on Paper prints varies by edition size, date, and condition. Contact Guy Hepner Gallery for current market pricing and availability.
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