Cecil Touchon
American abstract painter and collage artist
Cecil Touchon is an American painter known for his contributions to the fields of collage, painting, and visual poetry. His work often explores the boundaries between text and image, incorporating elements of typography and abstract forms. Touchon is a co-founder of the International Post-Dogmatist Group, an art movement that emphasizes the fusion of various artistic disciplines and the rejection of rigid artistic doctrines. His pieces frequently employ a technique of deconstructing and reassembling printed materials, creating compositions that challenge traditional notions of visual coherence and narrative.
Touchon's work has been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Santa Fe Art Institute. He has also been featured in various art publications and has participated in international art fairs. Some of his notable works include Fusion Series and Typographic Abstraction, which exemplify his distinctive approach to blending text and image. Touchon's influence extends beyond his own practice, as he has curated exhibitions and contributed to the discourse on contemporary art through his writings and lectures.