Celestial Breach (attributed), J. Seeley, c.1970s–80s, serigraph, 30x22 in, signed, ed. 39/80.
A dramatic black-and-white J. Seeley serigraph depicting a torn geometric plane revealing a star-filled cosmic sky with fragmented figure elements. Signed and numbered 39/80, this limited-edition Op-surrealist composition from the Art Spectrum / Mitch Morse Gallery circle merges illusionistic rupture with theatrical figuration.
In Celestial Breach, Seeley transforms the flat picture plane into a ruptured membrane. A sharply angular tear opens within a softly rounded frame, exposing a star-dense night sky layered with clouds and luminous points of light. The cosmic interior contrasts against a grain-textured foreground, creating depth through tonal gradation rather than linear perspective.
Emerging from the breach are the now-recurring striped legs — a theatrical motif in Seeley’s work. One leg bends forward, the other extends backward, clad in bold horizontal stripes and high heels. The figure appears caught mid-transition, as though stepping through dimensions.
Unlike the heart-shaped rupture of the previous work, this breach is architectural — almost geometric — suggesting a portal rather than a wound. The cosmic interior introduces metaphysical scale: stars, glowing bursts, and layered clouds expand the psychological drama into the infinite.
Technically, the dense matte blacks and subtle tonal stippling confirm serigraph (screenprint) production. The edition is marked 39/80 lower left; signed in graphite lower right.
Medium: Serigraph (screenprint)
Sheet size: 30 x 22 inches
Edition: 39/80
Signature: J. Seeley (lower right)
Circa: 1970s–early 1980s
This work reinforces Seeley’s exploration of spatial illusion — not merely bending gravity, but puncturing reality.
J. Seeley is a late 20th-century American graphic print artist associated with Art Spectrum, the publishing division of Mitch Morse Gallery, Inc., New York. Active during the height of the limited-edition print market in the 1970s and early 1980s, Seeley developed a cohesive body of monochromatic serigraphs combining Op Art precision with surreal narrative structure.
Distributed through Art Spectrum — under the direction of Mitch Morse (A.S.I.D., Design Affiliate; listed in Who’s Who in the East; guest lecturer in graphics at N.Y.U.; artist, dealer, publisher, and fine art restorer) — Seeley’s works reflect a professional publishing context emphasizing bold graphic clarity and interior-modernist appeal.
Recurring themes include:
• Torn or ruptured planes revealing alternate realities
• Striped legs as theatrical surreal motif
• Optical contrast and illusionistic staging
• Black-and-white tonal drama
• Psychological and spatial destabilization
Though comprehensive museum documentation remains limited, the edition structure, signature consistency, and publishing provenance firmly situate Seeley within the documented Art Spectrum production circle.
J. Seeley
Celestial Breach (attributed)
Serigraph on paper
30 x 22 in
Signed lower right
Numbered 39/80
Art Spectrum / Mitch Morse Gallery context
Circa 1970s–80s
Certificate of Authenticity
Artist: J. Seeley
Title: Celestial Breach (attributed)
Medium: Serigraph (screenprint)
Dimensions: 30 x 22 inches
Edition: 39/80
Signature: Signed lower right
This work is an original limited-edition serigraph consistent with Art Spectrum publishing practices and bears the artist’s signature and edition notation as shown.
Strong black ink saturation with even tonal gradation in sky and field passages. Minor handling wear consistent with age possible in margins. No visible tears or structural damage observed from images provided.
Art Spectrum, Division of Mitch Morse Gallery, Inc., New York
Mitch Morse Gallery acquisitions (NYC / Europe)
Private Collection
Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC (current owner)
Celestial Breach (attributed), J. Seeley, c.1970s–80s, serigraph, 30x22 in, signed, ed. 39/80.
A dramatic black-and-white J. Seeley serigraph depicting a torn geometric plane revealing a star-filled cosmic sky with fragmented figure elements. Signed and numbered 39/80, this limited-edition Op-surrealist composition from the Art Spectrum / Mitch Morse Gallery circle merges illusionistic rupture with theatrical figuration.
In Celestial Breach, Seeley transforms the flat picture plane into a ruptured membrane. A sharply angular tear opens within a softly rounded frame, exposing a star-dense night sky layered with clouds and luminous points of light. The cosmic interior contrasts against a grain-textured foreground, creating depth through tonal gradation rather than linear perspective.
Emerging from the breach are the now-recurring striped legs — a theatrical motif in Seeley’s work. One leg bends forward, the other extends backward, clad in bold horizontal stripes and high heels. The figure appears caught mid-transition, as though stepping through dimensions.
Unlike the heart-shaped rupture of the previous work, this breach is architectural — almost geometric — suggesting a portal rather than a wound. The cosmic interior introduces metaphysical scale: stars, glowing bursts, and layered clouds expand the psychological drama into the infinite.
Technically, the dense matte blacks and subtle tonal stippling confirm serigraph (screenprint) production. The edition is marked 39/80 lower left; signed in graphite lower right.
Medium: Serigraph (screenprint)
Sheet size: 30 x 22 inches
Edition: 39/80
Signature: J. Seeley (lower right)
Circa: 1970s–early 1980s
This work reinforces Seeley’s exploration of spatial illusion — not merely bending gravity, but puncturing reality.
J. Seeley is a late 20th-century American graphic print artist associated with Art Spectrum, the publishing division of Mitch Morse Gallery, Inc., New York. Active during the height of the limited-edition print market in the 1970s and early 1980s, Seeley developed a cohesive body of monochromatic serigraphs combining Op Art precision with surreal narrative structure.
Distributed through Art Spectrum — under the direction of Mitch Morse (A.S.I.D., Design Affiliate; listed in Who’s Who in the East; guest lecturer in graphics at N.Y.U.; artist, dealer, publisher, and fine art restorer) — Seeley’s works reflect a professional publishing context emphasizing bold graphic clarity and interior-modernist appeal.
Recurring themes include:
• Torn or ruptured planes revealing alternate realities
• Striped legs as theatrical surreal motif
• Optical contrast and illusionistic staging
• Black-and-white tonal drama
• Psychological and spatial destabilization
Though comprehensive museum documentation remains limited, the edition structure, signature consistency, and publishing provenance firmly situate Seeley within the documented Art Spectrum production circle.
J. Seeley
Celestial Breach (attributed)
Serigraph on paper
30 x 22 in
Signed lower right
Numbered 39/80
Art Spectrum / Mitch Morse Gallery context
Circa 1970s–80s
Certificate of Authenticity
Artist: J. Seeley
Title: Celestial Breach (attributed)
Medium: Serigraph (screenprint)
Dimensions: 30 x 22 inches
Edition: 39/80
Signature: Signed lower right
This work is an original limited-edition serigraph consistent with Art Spectrum publishing practices and bears the artist’s signature and edition notation as shown.
Strong black ink saturation with even tonal gradation in sky and field passages. Minor handling wear consistent with age possible in margins. No visible tears or structural damage observed from images provided.
Art Spectrum, Division of Mitch Morse Gallery, Inc., New York
Mitch Morse Gallery acquisitions (NYC / Europe)
Private Collection
Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC (current owner)
