Published in conjunction with the exhibition 'John McCracken' held between May 16 and July 12, 1991 at the Galerie Froment & Putman

John McCracken was an American Minimalist best known for his Planks, plinth-like reflective sculptures painted in various hues. In order to create the monochrome finish of his works, McCracken used fiberglass and resin to coat wooden planks which he polished to create intensely smooth surfaces before applying thin stains of paint. “My works are minimal and reduced, but also maximal,” the artist has said of his work.