Best of Lillian Schwartz

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Lillian Schwartz is a pioneer of computer-generated art. From 1969-2002, she was a "resident visitor" at Bell Laboratories and Lucent Technologies, producing groundbreaking films and multimedia works. The Schwartz Collection spans Lillian's childhood to her late career. It documents her expansive mindset, mastery over traditional and experimental mediums, and ability to create inspirational connections between science, art, and technology.

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Acrylicast Sculpture by Lillian F. Schwartz, circa 1968

Sculpture (Visual work)

Lillian worked with synthetic materials early in her career. She often chose acrylic resin, a heat-sensitive plastic, as a medium. Wielding a blowtorch, she coaxed fragile bubbles from this large panel, forcing texture from its smooth surface. Lillian continued experimenting, challenging the edges of possibility.