[7] Dudley’s practice embraces drawing and painting by way of sculpture and installation—creating subtle and sophisticated wall works that stand out for both their elegance and formal intelligence.
Throughout Don Dudley's seventy-year career he has challenged artistic conventions and the traditional concept of painting by incorporating industrial materials in his work such as aluminum, lacquer, homasote and plywood.
He focused his attention on structure and seriality, solidifying a connection to artists such as Anne Truitt and Donald Judd.
"[8] Writing for Art in America, Sarah Schmerler compares Dudley's work to his peers such as Richard Artschwager, Jennifer Bartlett and Anthony Caro.
[1] Don Dudley lives and works in New York City and Kerhonkson, NY and is married to artist Shirley Irons.