Jean Spencer

About Jean Spencer

Jean Spencer's abstract compositions belong to a tradition of Constructive and Systemic art which began at the time of the Russian Revolution. She was one of a number of artists interested in this way of working, who met to exhibit their work and debate the theories of systems and organisation in art. Her work is totally devoid of narrative and anecdote and is based on very meticulously worked out colour theories and geometrical forms, each following a logical system.

Square relief
1976
Wood and pua, 90 x 90 cms
Donated by the artist's sister and brother, Marian Waters and Peter Spencer 2002.

Double Square Painting No.2
1977
Oil on linen, 71 x 142 cms
Donated by the artist's sister and brother, Marian Waters and Peter Spencer 2002.

Double Square Painting No.1
1981
Oil on linen, 71 x 142 cms
Donated by the artist's sister and brother, Marian Waters and Peter Spencer 2002.

Three Part Painting
1981
Oil on linen, 3 parts, each 50 x 50 cms
Donated by the artist's sister and brother, Marian Waters and Peter Spencer 2002.