Barbara’s work is defined by its new bauhaus (institute of design) sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Human Form, from the series "Human Forms"
Barbara Crane American, 1928-2019

Human Form, from the series "Human Forms"
Barbara Crane American, 1928-2019

Fleshy Fungigram
Barbara Crane American, 1928-2019

Nudes
Barbara Crane American, 1928-2019

Garfield Park Conservatory, Chicago
Barbara Crane American, 1928-2019

Loophole Symphony
Barbara Crane American, 1928-2019

Commuter Discourse
Barbara Crane American, 1928-2019

Objet Trouvé, from the series "Objet Trouvé"
Barbara Crane American, 1928-2019

Peoplescape
Barbara Crane American, 1928-2019

Untitled
Barbara Crane American, 1928-2019

Untitled, from the series "Chicago Loop"
Barbara Crane American, 1928-2019

Untitled, from the series "Chicago Loop"
Barbara Crane American, 1928-2019

Untitled, from the series "Chicago Loop"
Barbara Crane American, 1928-2019

Untitled, from the series "Chicago Loop"
Barbara Crane American, 1928-2019

Untitled
Barbara Crane American, 1928-2019

Objet Trouvé, from the series "Objet Trouvé"
Barbara Crane American, 1928-2019

Objet Trouvé
Barbara Crane American, 1928-2019

Untitled, from the series "Chicago Loop"
Barbara Crane American, 1928-2019

The Crust
Barbara Crane American, 1928-2019

Zipperscape
Barbara Crane American, 1928-2019