“Light Refraction V” is a brilliant 22×30 embossed serigraph by American artist Audrey Grendahl Kuhn, showcasing her renowned ability to merge luminous geometric color studies with sculptural paper relief. Signed and numbered 8/100, this work features a radiant diamond of shifting greens, blues, and golden tones, complemented by crisp embossed forms above and below that catch natural light. A refined example of Kuhn’s modernist, architectural approach to color and structure, “Light Refraction V” is highly collectible and visually commanding.
In “Light Refraction V,” Audrey Grendahl Kuhn presents a masterful synthesis of color theory, geometric balance, and embossed texture. At the center, a diamond-shaped prism transitions from deep oceanic blues to fresh greens and luminous yellow—an elegant gradient that suggests refracted or bending light.
Above the central prism, a constellation of embossed diamonds forms an airy geometric lattice, while below, a series of rectangular embossings ground the composition. The embossings are uninked, relying entirely on shadow, light, and tactile depth—inviting viewers to experience the artwork from different angles.
The serigraphic color layers are smooth and meticulously aligned, producing an almost glass-like clarity. When paired with the subtle white-on-white embossings, the work becomes an optical and sculptural experience simultaneously. The print is titled “Light Refraction V,” signed in graphite, and numbered 8/100, making it an early and desirable number in the edition.
Audrey Grendahl Kuhn (b. 1929) is an American painter and printmaker admired for her sophisticated use of color, geometric abstraction, and sculptural embossing. Born in Chicago and raised in Detroit, Kuhn studied at the University of Michigan College of Architecture and Design, later attending Russell Sage College and the College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York. This design-forward education shaped her commitment to structural clarity, precision, and harmonious composition.
Her artistic development deepened during extended time spent in Mexico, where she was influenced by the region’s vibrant hues, sunlit tonalities, and artisanal traditions. This period infused her work with warmth, chromatic richness, and a rhythmic sense of pattern—elements that continue to define her serigraphs and pastels.
In the 1970s–1980s, Kuhn gained recognition for her embossed serigraphs, exhibited at major venues including the New York Art Expo. Her technique—combining silkscreen printing with deep, architectural embossing—distinguished her as an innovator of modern printmaking. She is listed in Who’s Who in American Art, underscoring her broader influence and professional stature.
Her works reside in numerous corporate and private collections across the U.S. and internationally, sought for their elegant balance of structure and emotion. Later establishing a studio in Maine, Kuhn continued to produce pastel landscapes and prints that reflect both the northeastern environment and her enduring connection to Mexican color theory.
Audrey Grendahl Kuhn, “Light Refraction V,” embossed serigraph, 22×30 in., pencil-signed, titled, and numbered 8/100. Features a vibrant geometric prism with sculptural embossed forms. Excellent condition. An exceptional example of Kuhn’s modern embossed serigraphy.
CERTIFICATE OF VALUE & AUTHENTICATION
Artist: Audrey Grendahl Kuhn (b. 1929)
Title: Light Refraction V
Medium: Embossed Serigraph
Dimensions: 22 × 30 inches
Edition: 8/100
Signature: Hand-signed lower right; titled lower left; edition in graphite
Date: c. 1970s–1980s
Condition: Excellent; crisp embossing, no discoloration, clean margins.
Authenticity:
This artwork is an original embossed serigraph hand-created and signed by Audrey Grendahl Kuhn. The signature, embossing, and editioning align with authenticated works from her geometric printmaking period.
Artist: Audrey Grendahl Kuhn
Edition Release: Light Refraction V (8/100)
Private Collection: New York
Current Owner: Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC
“Light Refraction V” is a brilliant 22×30 embossed serigraph by American artist Audrey Grendahl Kuhn, showcasing her renowned ability to merge luminous geometric color studies with sculptural paper relief. Signed and numbered 8/100, this work features a radiant diamond of shifting greens, blues, and golden tones, complemented by crisp embossed forms above and below that catch natural light. A refined example of Kuhn’s modernist, architectural approach to color and structure, “Light Refraction V” is highly collectible and visually commanding.
In “Light Refraction V,” Audrey Grendahl Kuhn presents a masterful synthesis of color theory, geometric balance, and embossed texture. At the center, a diamond-shaped prism transitions from deep oceanic blues to fresh greens and luminous yellow—an elegant gradient that suggests refracted or bending light.
Above the central prism, a constellation of embossed diamonds forms an airy geometric lattice, while below, a series of rectangular embossings ground the composition. The embossings are uninked, relying entirely on shadow, light, and tactile depth—inviting viewers to experience the artwork from different angles.
The serigraphic color layers are smooth and meticulously aligned, producing an almost glass-like clarity. When paired with the subtle white-on-white embossings, the work becomes an optical and sculptural experience simultaneously. The print is titled “Light Refraction V,” signed in graphite, and numbered 8/100, making it an early and desirable number in the edition.
Audrey Grendahl Kuhn (b. 1929) is an American painter and printmaker admired for her sophisticated use of color, geometric abstraction, and sculptural embossing. Born in Chicago and raised in Detroit, Kuhn studied at the University of Michigan College of Architecture and Design, later attending Russell Sage College and the College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York. This design-forward education shaped her commitment to structural clarity, precision, and harmonious composition.
Her artistic development deepened during extended time spent in Mexico, where she was influenced by the region’s vibrant hues, sunlit tonalities, and artisanal traditions. This period infused her work with warmth, chromatic richness, and a rhythmic sense of pattern—elements that continue to define her serigraphs and pastels.
In the 1970s–1980s, Kuhn gained recognition for her embossed serigraphs, exhibited at major venues including the New York Art Expo. Her technique—combining silkscreen printing with deep, architectural embossing—distinguished her as an innovator of modern printmaking. She is listed in Who’s Who in American Art, underscoring her broader influence and professional stature.
Her works reside in numerous corporate and private collections across the U.S. and internationally, sought for their elegant balance of structure and emotion. Later establishing a studio in Maine, Kuhn continued to produce pastel landscapes and prints that reflect both the northeastern environment and her enduring connection to Mexican color theory.
Audrey Grendahl Kuhn, “Light Refraction V,” embossed serigraph, 22×30 in., pencil-signed, titled, and numbered 8/100. Features a vibrant geometric prism with sculptural embossed forms. Excellent condition. An exceptional example of Kuhn’s modern embossed serigraphy.
CERTIFICATE OF VALUE & AUTHENTICATION
Artist: Audrey Grendahl Kuhn (b. 1929)
Title: Light Refraction V
Medium: Embossed Serigraph
Dimensions: 22 × 30 inches
Edition: 8/100
Signature: Hand-signed lower right; titled lower left; edition in graphite
Date: c. 1970s–1980s
Condition: Excellent; crisp embossing, no discoloration, clean margins.
Authenticity:
This artwork is an original embossed serigraph hand-created and signed by Audrey Grendahl Kuhn. The signature, embossing, and editioning align with authenticated works from her geometric printmaking period.
Artist: Audrey Grendahl Kuhn
Edition Release: Light Refraction V (8/100)
Private Collection: New York
Current Owner: Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC
