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Edward Marecak
Edward Marecak “Mystic Writing” Abstract Ink Acrylic Painting, Mid-Century

1946-1952

$2,200
£1,682.03
€1,927.17
CA$3,103.12
A$3,378.50
CHF 1,804.01
MX$40,783.80
NOK 22,679.66
SEK 21,094.72
DKK 14,395.04

About the Item

This captivating abstract composition, Mystic Writing, by celebrated Denver artist Edward Marecak, masterfully blends ink and acrylic on paper to create a visually rich and symbolic work of art. The piece features mystical symbols and geometric forms—blue and green rectangles framed by a border of earthy brown squares—reflecting Marecak’s fascination with myth, ritual, and spiritual abstraction. His distinctive synthesis of modernist design and folk-inspired symbolism invites viewers into an enigmatic and meditative visual experience. Signed lower right, the artwork is presented in a custom archival frame with UV-protective glass to ensure lasting preservation and display integrity. Provenance: Estate of Edward Marecak. Born to Slovakian immigrant parents, Marecak drew lifelong inspiration from Slavic folklore, mythology, and Native American art. After studying at the Cleveland Institute of Art and Cranbrook Academy, he settled in Colorado, where he became a leading voice in mid-century Western abstraction. His works—vibrant, symbolic, and spiritually charged—are held in major collections including the Denver Art Museum, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, and Kirkland Museum of Fine Decorative Art. Mystic Writing exemplifies Marecak’s remarkable ability to fuse narrative, color, and mysticism into timeless modern art.
  • Creator:
    Edward Marecak (1919 - 1993)
  • Creation Year:
    1946-1952
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)Width: 22.75 in (57.79 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
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  • Framing:
    Frame Included
    Framing Options Available
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  • Gallery Location:
    Denver, CO
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 260851stDibs: LU27310573992

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