“Light Refraction IV” is a striking embossed serigraph by Audrey Grendahl Kuhn, known for her radiant color harmonies and sculptural geometric reliefs. This 22×30 signed and numbered print (89/100) features a luminous diamond of interlocking greens, golds, and oranges, surrounded by precisely embossed square patterns that catch natural light. A refined example of Kuhn’s celebrated modernist printmaking, the work combines color theory, mathematical structure, and tactile artistry in a dynamic visual composition.
“Light Refraction IV” represents the essence of Audrey Grendahl Kuhn’s geometric and color-driven abstraction. At the center of the composition sits a perfectly balanced diamond composed of gradated squares—shifting from deep greens to warm oranges, with a bright yellow core acting as the visual anchor. This central form resembles refracted or filtered light passing through a prism, shifting in tone as it moves outward.
Surrounding the color field is an intricate arrangement of embossed squares, some clustered tightly, others spaced rhythmically across the paper. These uninked reliefs appear and disappear depending on the viewing angle, creating a kinetic interplay between shadow, elevation, and smooth paper surface. The embossed pattern functions like a faint architectural scaffolding—structuring the composition without overpowering the color.
Kuhn’s technical mastery is evident in the flawless registration of the serigraphic layers and the crisp edges of the embossing. Signed in graphite lower right, titled lower left, and numbered 89/100, “Light Refraction IV” stands as part of one of her most elegant and sought-after geometric series.
Audrey Grendahl Kuhn (b. 1929) is an American printmaker and painter celebrated for her exceptional command of color, geometric abstraction, and sculptural paper embossing. Born in Chicago and raised in Detroit, she studied at the University of Michigan College of Architecture and Design, later continuing her education at Russell Sage Collegeand the College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York. Her training in design and architectural principles is foundational to her signature use of structure, symmetry, and visual balance.
Kuhn’s artistic language expanded significantly during her time in Mexico, particularly in San Miguel de Allende, where she absorbed the region’s rich chromatic traditions, strong sunlight, and distinctive artisanal aesthetics. These experiences deeply informed her approach to color—warm, layered, rhythmic—and her compositional sensibility.
During the 1970s and 1980s, she became known for her embossed serigraphs, works that combine silkscreen color fields with deep relief embossing, creating prints that hover between two and three dimensions. Her embossed geometric prints were exhibited at major venues, including the New York Art Expo, and her name appears in Who’s Who in American Art, recognizing her contributions to modern printmaking.
Kuhn’s works reside in private and corporate collections across the U.S. and internationally, valued for their refined craftsmanship, architectural clarity, and emotional warmth. In later years, she worked from her studio in Maine, continuing to produce pastels and prints blending the atmospheric qualities of the Northeast with the sun-drenched palette of Mexico.
Audrey Grendahl Kuhn, “Light Refraction IV,” embossed serigraph, 22×30 in., pencil-signed, titled, and numbered 89/100. Features a radiant geometric diamond of warm and cool tones with sculptural embossed square motifs. Excellent condition. A standout example of Kuhn’s geometric embossed printmaking.
CERTIFICATE OF VALUE & AUTHENTICATION
Artist: Audrey Grendahl Kuhn (b. 1929)
Title: Light Refraction IV
Medium: Embossed Serigraph
Dimensions: 22 × 30 inches
Edition: 89/100
Signature: Hand-signed lower right; titled lower left; edition in graphite
Date: c. 1970s–1980s
Condition: Excellent; embossing crisp and clean, margins bright, no dents or discoloration.
Authenticity:
This artwork is an original embossed serigraph created, signed, and editioned by Audrey Grendahl Kuhn. The embossing depth, serigraphic technique, and signature match known authenticated works from her geometric series.
Artist: Audrey Grendahl Kuhn
Edition Release: Light Refraction IV (89/100)
Private Collection: New York
Current Owner: Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC
Audrey Grendahl Kuhn “Light Refraction IV” Embossed Serigraph – Signed & Numbered 89/100
“Light Refraction IV” by Audrey Grendahl Kuhn is a 22×30 embossed serigraph featuring a radiant geometric gradient and sculptural square reliefs. Signed and numbered 89/100. A refined example of her modernist embossed printmaking. Available through Artfind Gallery, Washington DC.
“Light Refraction IV” is a striking embossed serigraph by Audrey Grendahl Kuhn, known for her radiant color harmonies and sculptural geometric reliefs. This 22×30 signed and numbered print (89/100) features a luminous diamond of interlocking greens, golds, and oranges, surrounded by precisely embossed square patterns that catch natural light. A refined example of Kuhn’s celebrated modernist printmaking, the work combines color theory, mathematical structure, and tactile artistry in a dynamic visual composition.
“Light Refraction IV” represents the essence of Audrey Grendahl Kuhn’s geometric and color-driven abstraction. At the center of the composition sits a perfectly balanced diamond composed of gradated squares—shifting from deep greens to warm oranges, with a bright yellow core acting as the visual anchor. This central form resembles refracted or filtered light passing through a prism, shifting in tone as it moves outward.
Surrounding the color field is an intricate arrangement of embossed squares, some clustered tightly, others spaced rhythmically across the paper. These uninked reliefs appear and disappear depending on the viewing angle, creating a kinetic interplay between shadow, elevation, and smooth paper surface. The embossed pattern functions like a faint architectural scaffolding—structuring the composition without overpowering the color.
Kuhn’s technical mastery is evident in the flawless registration of the serigraphic layers and the crisp edges of the embossing. Signed in graphite lower right, titled lower left, and numbered 89/100, “Light Refraction IV” stands as part of one of her most elegant and sought-after geometric series.
Audrey Grendahl Kuhn (b. 1929) is an American printmaker and painter celebrated for her exceptional command of color, geometric abstraction, and sculptural paper embossing. Born in Chicago and raised in Detroit, she studied at the University of Michigan College of Architecture and Design, later continuing her education at Russell Sage Collegeand the College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York. Her training in design and architectural principles is foundational to her signature use of structure, symmetry, and visual balance.
Kuhn’s artistic language expanded significantly during her time in Mexico, particularly in San Miguel de Allende, where she absorbed the region’s rich chromatic traditions, strong sunlight, and distinctive artisanal aesthetics. These experiences deeply informed her approach to color—warm, layered, rhythmic—and her compositional sensibility.
During the 1970s and 1980s, she became known for her embossed serigraphs, works that combine silkscreen color fields with deep relief embossing, creating prints that hover between two and three dimensions. Her embossed geometric prints were exhibited at major venues, including the New York Art Expo, and her name appears in Who’s Who in American Art, recognizing her contributions to modern printmaking.
Kuhn’s works reside in private and corporate collections across the U.S. and internationally, valued for their refined craftsmanship, architectural clarity, and emotional warmth. In later years, she worked from her studio in Maine, continuing to produce pastels and prints blending the atmospheric qualities of the Northeast with the sun-drenched palette of Mexico.
Audrey Grendahl Kuhn, “Light Refraction IV,” embossed serigraph, 22×30 in., pencil-signed, titled, and numbered 89/100. Features a radiant geometric diamond of warm and cool tones with sculptural embossed square motifs. Excellent condition. A standout example of Kuhn’s geometric embossed printmaking.
CERTIFICATE OF VALUE & AUTHENTICATION
Artist: Audrey Grendahl Kuhn (b. 1929)
Title: Light Refraction IV
Medium: Embossed Serigraph
Dimensions: 22 × 30 inches
Edition: 89/100
Signature: Hand-signed lower right; titled lower left; edition in graphite
Date: c. 1970s–1980s
Condition: Excellent; embossing crisp and clean, margins bright, no dents or discoloration.
Authenticity:
This artwork is an original embossed serigraph created, signed, and editioned by Audrey Grendahl Kuhn. The embossing depth, serigraphic technique, and signature match known authenticated works from her geometric series.
Artist: Audrey Grendahl Kuhn
Edition Release: Light Refraction IV (89/100)
Private Collection: New York
Current Owner: Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC
Audrey Grendahl Kuhn “Light Refraction IV” Embossed Serigraph – Signed & Numbered 89/100
“Light Refraction IV” by Audrey Grendahl Kuhn is a 22×30 embossed serigraph featuring a radiant geometric gradient and sculptural square reliefs. Signed and numbered 89/100. A refined example of her modernist embossed printmaking. Available through Artfind Gallery, Washington DC.
