Lila Pell Katzen

Lila Pell Katzen (1932 - 1998)

A sculpture by Lila Pell Katzen situated at Mason Pond has been on extended loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. since 1983.

ANTECEDENT, 1975, mild steel
Dimensions overall: 762 x 182.9 x 243.8 cm (300 x 72 x 96 in.) gross weight: 7500 lb.
Loaned by the National Gallery of Art Washington, D.C.

Title: Transferring the sculpture Untitled from the National Gallery of Art to George Mason University
Creator: Carl Zitzmann, George Mason University
Summary: Lila Katzen’s sculpture Untitled being placed onto a truck for transfer from the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. to George Mason University campus in Fairfax, VA.
Date created: January 21, 1983
Repository: George Mason University. Special Collections and Archives.
Finding aid: sca.gmu.edu/finding_aids/gmuphotos.html
Source: George Mason University photograph collection
Rights: Copyright held by George Mason University Libraries. Restricted to personal, non-commercial use only. For permission to publish, contact Special Collections & Archives, George Mason University Libraries.

About Lila Pell Katzen

Lila Katzen (1927–1998) was an American sculptor known for her large-scale, abstract metal sculptures. Born in New York City, Katzen studied at the Art Students League and later at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière in Paris. She was part of the post-World War II New York art scene, where she engaged with abstract expressionism and developed her distinctive sculptural style.

Katzen's work often features flowing, organic forms that evoke a sense of movement and energy. Her sculptures can be found in various public spaces, museums, and private collections. She gained recognition for her innovative use of materials, particularly welded steel, and her ability to create pieces that interact harmoniously with their surroundings.

Lila Katzen's artistic contributions have left a lasting impact on the world of sculpture, and her works continue to be celebrated for their dynamic and expressive qualities.

Photo Credit: Sophie Bae / Mason Exhibitions
Researched by Sophie Bae