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"..to modernize and stylize the classical tradition."
Like other notable modernists, Albert Wein's style dramatically changed over his oeuvre, making amends for certain artistic styles and themes concurrent with the times. His works of the 1930's are more classical while the works of the war years heavily reference the W.P.A. style of massive, powerful figures. During the late 60's and early 70's, his work took on a more abstract design. Wein felt that "every good work of art is a good abstract composition" or could at least be represented by one. That the subject, devoid of details and pared down to only what is necessary to convey the "essence" of the composition is what really mattered in an artistic work. Finally, his work of the later 1970's and 80's came full circle to the softer, perhaps more mindful approach towards the human form. His work here has been separated into those categories to allow you to see the full range of his abilities.
Gallery
Commissioned Work
Wein's Libby Dam project was the largest granite bas-relief ever created weighing some 75 tons and taking several years to complete.
Awards
In 1979 Wein was elected a full Academician of the National Academy of Design, the highest honor an American artist can receive.