Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
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Simple, organic shapes define this abstract work, with irregular circles and squares forming a fragmented grid-like pattern. Muted tones pulse within the bifu...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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An expressionist composition filled with scrawling and cascading strokes of blues, greens, purple, black and white. "I do believe that energy and mood are tra...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic, Wood Panel
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Artist Alicia Dunn captures an ethereal moment in time. She presents an abstract landscape in bold blue tones with orange accents. Alicia paints with heavy st...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
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Part of artist Natasha Tayles' ongoing Circles series, she envisions bright light emerging from the darkness. Natasha paints a kaleidoscopic feast for the eye...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Marie-Eve Champagne plays with the notions of deconstruction and movement. She challenges the idea of whether something broken can still be whole. "Lin...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Craig Rouse depicts a simplified abstract environment expressed with a limited color palette. Part of his NAR series, meanin...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
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Soft blues and gold evoke the serene meeting of the ocean and horizon. The abstract depiction enhances the atmospheric quality, while the shimmering colors ad...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
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Artist Dorothy Dunn presents an enchanting array of autumnal tones. Vibrant reds, oranges, and purples capture the essence of cool days, spectacular sunsets, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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"This was based on a detail from a larger painting," says artist Janet Dyer. "I often take photos of my finished work with my iPad and then section out detail...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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"An artwork can influence the mood of any space, and this painting sets a calm atmosphere," says artist Ronda Waiksnis. A trailing, serene path meanders throu...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Expressive strokes of paint mimic the spray of the Pacific Ocean. The gritty texture in the composition represents the sandy beach, where the water and dry la...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Shades of blue depict a late afternoon view of the Gulf of Mexico in warm sunshine. A thin streak of vibrant orange slices through the horizon, evoking the fa...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Broad strokes of paint depict the spray of the Pacific Ocean. The gritty texture reminisces the sandy beaches, where the water meets dry land. The artwork's i...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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A gradation of cream to red cascades gently in this charming abstract landscape. Part of artist Janet Hamilton's series that utilizes textured surfaces predom...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Inspired by vast open fields, mountains, and horizons that end in skies, artist Srinivas Kathoju builds an abstract interpreta...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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A gradation of burnt orange to purple cascades gently. Artist Janet Hamilton created the piece using a unique technique of applying paint with knives, resulti...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Orange and blue hues with splashes of black and white define this abstract artwork. The layers of warm and cool tones create a balanced contrast, while the scratched textures add a dynamic effect. The composition feels raw and organic.
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Greens, blues, and earthy browns form an ethereal, atmospheric piece. Created in response to the question, "What if?", the artwork explores hues, composition,...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Swirling shapes in shades of purple and blue evoke a cosmic scene, with a cluster of bright yellow stars bursting at the center of each formation. This artwor...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Part of a series of modern abstract paintings exploring the captivating power of color and its modulations. "Playing with an extended notion of gradient, the ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Plywood, Oil
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A vibrant and energetic abstract in hues of red, orange, and white with cooling tones of turquoise and blue by artist Alicia Dunn. Layers and layers of color ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
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Vibrant sunset colors fill the composition as random forms intersect with geometric grid lines. Artist Janet Hamilton used palette knives to give the piece a ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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This diptych captures sunlight filtering through leaves, evoking a serene, abstract landscape. It serves as a reminder to appreciate the beauty and elegance o...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Part of artist Janet Hamilton's new abstract series. She carefully chose a cool-toned color palette layering oil paint into a grid pattern. She adds warm shad...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Two figures emerge from a vivid landscape of oranges, purples, and blues. Bold patterns and mark-making give the scene a mysterious, dreamlike feel. The ambig...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic, Wood Panel
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A figure blends into a sea of blues and greens. Bright shapes in yellows, oranges, and pinks provide an intriguing counterpoint to the deeper colors. Artist R...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Stripes of bold and neutral colors alternate across this modern abstract painting. The composition feels both structured and spontaneous. This is the first pi...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Dorothy Gaziano explores a spectrum of hues, prominently featuring shades of blue and green, complemented by accents of ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Charcoal, Acrylic
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A modern abstract painting in cool blocks of blues and grays vibrating with brilliant red and pastel yellow. "Like its Manhattan namesake, 'Bleecker Street...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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"This piece is a departure from my usual palette and reflects a desire to infuse lightness and joy into the profound uncertainty of life," says artist Robin O...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Karen Hansen presents a calming abstract in luminous hues of green. Part of her atmospheric Forest Bathing series, which uses limited palettes in calmi...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Natalie George frequently uses dramatic storylines as inspiration for the images she chooses to paint. For this abstract bouquet, she says the piece st...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Flowers bloom in an urban setting, offering a reprieve from the hustle and bustle. Artist Natalie George captures a patch of florals on a city street in vibra...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Vibrant blue and orange streaks radiate outward from a glowing center. Geometric shapes and dots scatter throughout. This abstract composition draws inspirati...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Bold, colorful lines radiate from a glowing center. Bright blues, oranges, and yellows spread out with energy. The artwork takes inspiration from outer space ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Soft pink and beige hues create a calming visual effect in this minimalist abstract painting. Executed using a dripping technique, the composition exudes spon...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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"This painting is a study of abstraction blended with a dominant nude to create a striking composition," says artist Gary Leonard. The blue background intuiti...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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From my series called Lessons from Winter, inspired by my process of embracing the beauty, mystery, and warmth of the coldest and darkest season of the year.<...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Thick black strokes intersect with bright pinks, blues, and yellows, forming an abstract, layered composition. The overlapping shapes and colors give the piec...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Shades of blue and peach evoke an image of sunset on ridges. Inspired by the unassuming elevations in West Texas, artist Jennifer Hanson...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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The artwork shows the dynamic relationship between organic shapes and flowing lines. Blue contours contrast the warm-toned elements, giving an illusion of dep...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
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Vibrant, abstract forms intersect and collide. Neon green, pink, and red contrast with shades of blue and bold black outlines. Curved and angular shapes sugge...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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While walking along a street, artist Patrick O'Boyle noticed the shimmer of lights and colors bouncing off a puddle. Inspired, he turned this moment into a se...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Sinuous lines of black and red swirl around a green background, intersecting with softer strokes of white and blue. Visual harmony emerges from these intersec...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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The abstract piece is a poetic interplay of interlaced shapes and linear patterns. Bright lines of yellow, blue, and brown swirl through a pink and orange bac...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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The artwork presents an abstraction of the Milky Way. Bright and colorful stars burst across the cosmic landscape of deep blues and purples. The color palette...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Bright lines loop with red, blue, and black strokes. The vibrant colors add a playful element, while the overlapping patterns create a lively musical rhythm. ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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This work is a vibrant celebration of color and movement. Bright hues evoke a lyrical dance of entwined shapes and lines, inviting viewers to experience the r...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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The ocean exudes a calming energy after a summer rain. Using diluted acrylic paint, artist Jennifer Hanson delicately blends th...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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It is an abstract symphony of overlaid shapes and dynamic lines. Artist Russell Jacobs uses diverse acrylic media with intense colors to create a vibrant and ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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