Massachusetts - Mixed Media
2010s Surrealist Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Artist Comments
A tulip-like shape emerges from a warm beige background. Three vertical bars extend from the top of the petals while sharp lines and a small brown circle hover on the bottom. Two small crosses and a square introduce a playful detail on the lower part of the composition. Artist Sally Morris Clark...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
Abstract figures fill the composition and move deeper into the scene. They suggest that spirituality is not only a personal journey but also a shared connection...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
The club was a whirl of sound and motion around midnight. At two in the morning, the crowd has gone, but a horn player remains in a quiet corner, unwilling to l...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Paper, Pastel
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Acrylic, Screen
Artist Comments
This mixed media artwork depicts a woman standing with a composed presence, one hand resting on her shoulder. Artist Gail Ragains incorporated pieces of her ear...
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Street Art Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Screen
2010s Street Art Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media
Artist Comments
A woman strikes a dynamic pose, with one hand placed behind her and the other resting on her shoulder. The composition draws the viewer into its rips, gestural ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
This mixed-media painting captures the intensity of a boxing match through bold color blocks, dynamic linework, and expressive gestures. The contrast of red, ye...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
Two abstract figures, built from layers of collage and paint, stand side by side against a cool blue backdrop. The longer you look, the more hidden elements beg...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
Acrylic paint and strands of yarn form an abstract mixed-media piece full of lyrical movement and symbolism. Artist Sheila Grabarsky drew inspiration from the w...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Oil, Panel
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
India Ink, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Artist Comments
An expressive portrait of a cowboy exudes a textured, layered presence. Bold strokes and fragmented color shape the figure’s face and hat, while the rough red...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Oil, Panel
Artist Comments
Soft transitions of tonal color create a cloud-like form in this modern abstract painting. Yellow and black provide contrast in the background, while a bold red...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
Artist Gail Ragains displays a dynamic rendering of a female figure sitting. The gestural and expressive paintwork create an emotionally charged atmosphere. C...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Charcoal, Acrylic
Artist Comments
Light filters through the clouds, reflecting gold and orange. A portal opens to a blue world, symbolizing intuition, meditation, and inner peace. Faint architec...
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Oil, Panel
Artist Comments
A figure appears to be deep in thought. The colors, drips of paint, and collaged elements enhance the emotional gravity of the scene. The piece conveys a calm...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Street Art Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Canvas, Paint, Screen
Artist Comments
"It's a muted meditative exploration of how physical distance, as well as the distance created by the passage of time, affects our experiences of memory and p...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
Lightness, grace, and celestial energy shine through in this dreamy portrait. A serene woman is shown in profile, adorned with a crown of delicate pink blooms a...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
This painting captures the moody atmosphere of a dimly lit bar, where patrons sit in quiet solitude, their forms rendered mostly in silhouette. The open doorw...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
This portrait celebrates grounded feminine strength and natural beauty. A poised woman appears in profile, crowned with a lush arrangement of wildflowers and gr...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
A woman stands solemnly with her hands pressed together. She holds a red heart over her chest. The floral cutouts in the background add softness to her presence...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
A yellow color field reveals tiny squares with glints of red, green, and natural wood. The bright and saturated palette evokes vivid colors on architecture unde...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Surrealist Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Rag Paper, Digital, Monotype
Artist Comments
A collage of papers, screen printer ink, and acrylic paint capture the land and seascapes of Acadia National Park. Artist Tim Engelhardt took inspiration from t...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
Rich textures and warm, layered colors capture the quiet longing of winter. The thin coats of paint create glowing fields that evoke depth and warmth. This abst...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
Light streams through the window as friends gather around a table, fully absorbed in their game. Much like the last hundred poker nights, they have been at it...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
This mixed-media artwork features a portrait of a lady delicately holding a heart against her chest. Her dress is a tapestry of objects and patterns, making a...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
Red and orange flowers bloom from a multicolored vase. A butterfly hovers above the bouquet while a heart-shaped pendant hangs on one of the flowers. The yellow...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
This piece contrasts an irregular, linear mesh grid with small, structured metallic circles. The background, built from layered papers, creates an organic and s...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Artist Comments
Fiery red and orange erupt from a dark structure. The sun hovers to the right, casting a warm glow over the scene. Artist Yamilet Sempe represents one of the ma...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media
2010s Street Art Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Neon Light, Stencil
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Glue, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Paper, Monoprint, Monotype
Artist Comments
This artwork portrays a woman with her eyes and body concealed by various materials. The laurel cutout, leaf-like patterns, and two-toned colors on the backgr...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
In uptown Manhattan, a solitary cat sits on a windowsill, gazing intently at a drone hovering outside. The cat doesn’t appear alarmed but curious, as though...
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
A whimsical rural scene unfolds as a Holstein named Ella from Elmore County, Alabama, stands proudly on the bed of an old pickup truck. It drives beneath a vast sky filled with voluminous clouds. The cow, who earned second place at the annual Dairy Cattle Show last...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
Orange swatches create a structure at the center of the composition. On top is a gray orb with a beam shooting from its center. Splatters of blue and black pain...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
Artist Keith Thompson references Charles Darwin in this piece, stating, “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but...
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Foam Board, Archival Paper, Monotype
Artist Comments
Fiery orange and warm light burst against a cool blue background. Dark, branching lines stretch like twisted trees while a soft orb of light hovers on the left....
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
A half moon dominates the center of this abstract composition. A beige rectangle, a brown square, a gray circle, and two black Xs add balance and rhythm to the piece. Motion exudes from a line zigzaging through the scene. This piece is part of artist Sally Morris Clark...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
Flowers and letters conceal a woman's face, revealing only her eyes. Cut papers and ephemera add texture and a layer of narrative to the composition. In this mi...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Fabric, Wood, Mixed Media
Artist Comments
Acrobats and circus performers with their lively gestures and colorful outfits fascinate artist Patrick O’Boyle. Through simple shapes, this painting depicts ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Artist Comments
Artist Jennifer Ross depicts a white horse with a stunning display of autumn colors in the background. She references the piece after a poem by Richard Wilber about wading through a fall meadow. Jennifer composes the equine portrait using her Kintsugi eggshell technique, a Japanese art form of repairing broken objects with gold lacquer. The white shell fragments form a striking image of the majestic creature, highlighted with a few touches of metallic gold to catch the light.
About the Artist
Artist Jennifer Ross creates intimate portraits of birds, nests and horses. Jennifer grew up surrounded by the art of her mother and grandfather. Her attempt to follow in their footsteps presented detours, however, and she ended up working in art galleries selling other's work. But her desire to paint continued to grow throughout the years. In 2008, a gift certificate...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
Dimensional collage elements define a man's profile. His colorful and pattern-rich attire creates a striking focal point against the blue background. Artist D...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
Inspired by abstracted nature, this artwork combines rain-like marks with organic shapes to form a structured composition. Layered papers and subtle neutral w...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
This evocative painting portrays a woman seen from behind, flanked by two large dogs as she stands amidst a luminous, dreamlike landscape. Her black-and-white p...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Massachusetts - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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