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Abstract Mixed Media

ABSTRACT STYLE

Beginning in the early 20th century, abstract art became a leading style of modernism. Rather than portray the world in a way that represented reality, as had been the dominating style of Western art in the previous centuries, abstract paintings, prints and sculptures are marked by a shift to geometric forms, gestural shapes and experimentation with color to express ideas, subject matter and scenes.

Although abstract art flourished in the early 1900s, propelled by movements like Fauvism and Cubism, it was rooted in the 19th century. In the 1840s, J.M.W. Turner emphasized light and motion for atmospheric paintings in which concrete details were blurred, and Paul Cézanne challenged traditional expectations of perspective in the 1890s.

Some of the earliest abstract artists — Wassily Kandinsky and Hilma af Klint — expanded on these breakthroughs while using vivid colors and forms to channel spiritual concepts. Painter Piet Mondrian, a Dutch pioneer of the art movement, explored geometric abstraction partly owing to his belief in Theosophy, which is grounded in a search for higher spiritual truths and embraces philosophers of the Renaissance period and medieval mystics. Black Square, a daringly simple 1913 work by Russian artist Kazimir Malevich, was a watershed statement on creating art that was free “from the dead weight of the real world,” as he later wrote.

Surrealism in the 1920s, led by artists such as Salvador Dalí, Meret Oppenheim and others, saw painters creating abstract pieces in order to connect to the subconscious. When Abstract Expressionism emerged in New York during the mid-20th century, it similarly centered on the process of creation, in which Helen Frankenthaler’s expressive “soak-stain” technique, Jackson Pollock’s drips of paint, and Mark Rothko’s planes of color were a radical new type of abstraction.

Conceptual art, Pop art, Hard-Edge painting and many other movements offered fresh approaches to abstraction that continued into the 21st century, with major contemporary artists now exploring it, including Anish Kapoor, Mark Bradford, El Anatsui and Julie Mehretu.

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Style: Abstract
Abstract Expressionist Enamel on Metal Color Field Painting Paul Jenkins Style
Located in Surfside, FL
Wall hanging, Framed 16 X 20. Enamel measures 16 X 12 Dominic Mingolla (1922 – 1999) Mingolla created paintings in many different materials and genres. Best known for his large abstract expressionist watercolor paintings similar in style to Paul Jenkins and for his Enamel work. His work bears affinities both to Lyrical Abstraction and to Tachisme artists such as Nicolas de Staël, Serge Poliakoff, Andre Lanskoy, Hans Hartung, Jean-Paul Riopelle, Gustave Singier, Alfred Manessier, Roger Bissiere, "Lyrical Abstraction arose in the 1960s and 70s, following the challenge of Minimalism and Conceptual art. Many artists began moving away from geometric, hard-edge, and minimal styles, toward more lyrical, sensuous, romantic abstractions worked in a loose gestural style. These "lyrical abstractionists" sought to expand the boundaries of abstract painting, and to revive and reinvigorate a painterly 'tradition' in American art. At the same time, these artists sought to reinstate the primacy of line and color as formal elements in works composed according to aesthetic principles – rather than as the visual representation of sociopolitical realities or philosophical theories." "Characterized by intuitive and loose paint handling, spontaneous expression, illusionist space, acrylic staining, process, occasional imagery, and other painterly techniques, the abstract works included in this exhibition sing with rich fluid color and quiet energy. Artists associated with Lyrical Abstraction include: Natvar Bhavsar, Lamar Briggs, Friedel Dzubas, Sam Francis, Ronnie Landfield, Pat Lipsky...
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20th Century Abstract Mixed Media

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Copper, Enamel

Adjacent Forces Finding Rhythm i, Contemporary Mixed Media Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Pebbles, sand and pigment on panel Artist Statement My artistic practice has been profoundly influenced by exposure to two vastly different environments. Firstly, growing up in Lon...
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Stone, Sandstone

In our human world 37 4 NEW, Mixed Media on Other
Located in Yardley, PA
Lambda C-print on acrylic glass. This is a combination of wet and digital painting and photographing. Complete with aluminium mounting system. Ready to hang. Outstanding quality....
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

essen 53, Mixed Media on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
"Our soul collective is currently at a crossroads on the path toward enlightenment. Planet Earth and the human race that inhabits her are in dire need of balance. We are living in a ...
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Throwing The Bones: Contemporary Mixed Media Abstract Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Heavily textured with paste, crackle, fabric and acrylics. The inspiration for this piece is the ancient divination practice of throwing the bones and a quote from the wonderful Clarissa Pinkola Estes in her book Women Who Run With Wolves. She said ‘Be proud of your scars, they have everything to do with your strength and what you have endured. They are a treasure map...
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Paste, Ink, Acrylic, Fabric

Arnaldo Pomodoro (1926) - Untitled
Located in Varese, IT
limited edition in 360 exemplars in cardinal numbers, XV in romans numbers + some artist proof Current exemplar numbered as: 85/360 in lower left paper size: 60 x 44 cm very good co...
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1980s Abstract Mixed Media

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Paper

"Neon Ivy" Mixed Media Drawing
Located in Denver, CO
Daria Aksenova's (US based) "Neon Ivy" is an hand drawn, cut and suspended paper piece that depicts bright green abstract forms and patterns. Sold as a set of three. Each piece is 9 x 9 x 1" (10 x 10" framed) with an installation size of 36 x 10". Bio Daria Aksenova is best known for her pen and ink, suspended, cut paper narrative shadowboxes. The current focus of her work is the creation of cinematographic storytelling through constructed dynamism - arising from layering and complexity of composition - within a static media, inspired by her past experience with the fashion and film industries. Daria Aksenova uses ink as it is an unforgiving medium that precludes editing and demands precision. Individual elements are then hand-cut with a scalpel and suspended against each other until the desired depth is achieved. Her technique demands a steady hand and unfailing commitment, often requiring over a hundred hours of dedication and intimacy with each piece. The Subject matter choice is driven by her interest in symbolism, often reflecting conflict inherent to the human condition, as echoed through mythology and folklore. The balance of playful storytelling coupled with deeper-seeded significance provides unique yet relatable work. Her pieces evoke a dreamscape-like narrative which pulls in both the eye and mind, presenting a space and opportunity for the imagination to wander into a deep narrative that can only be experienced firsthand. Artist Statement I have always been fascinated with storytelling, starting with childhood bedside fables...
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

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Paper

Cascade (Fine bone china plate, new in bespoke box, Limited Edition of 175)
Located in New York, NY
Loie Hollowell Cascade, for Coalition for the Homeless, 2020 Fine bone china in red gift box 10 3/4 in diameter Edition of 175 Signed in plate, Artists ...
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

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Porcelain, Screen, Mixed Media, Board

Living in my age III, Mixed Media on Glass
Located in Yardley, PA
Lambda c-print on acrylic glass; ready to hang. This is a combination of wet- and digital painting and photography. I do have a name for my new works: Abstract Symbolic and mystical...
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

quan yin 7, Mixed Media on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
One of the deities most frequently seen on altars in China’s temples is Quan Yin. In Sanskrit, her name is Padma-pâni, or "Born of the Lotus." Quan Yin, alone among Buddhist gods,...
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

multiverse 56, Mixed Media on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
“When we found the cell, we thought that it was the smallest object in the universe. Then we discovered the atom and thought it was the smallest object in the universe. Billions of...
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

Hidden Vince
Located in San Francisco, CA
Patrick Archer original collage on board, circa 1996 Titled: Hidden Vince Dimensions: 24" x 24". Frame dimensions 25 1/4" x 26 1/4". Signed lower middle. Works by Archer (America...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

Out at the Edge, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Margriet Hogue's process involves layering handmade papers and acrylic paint, which she then sands and scrapes giving the work a rich aged surface. In...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

Abstract Composition - Original painting, Handsigned
Located in Paris, IDF
Jan Meyer Composition, 1979 Mixed media (oil painting and ink) Handsigned in pencil by the artist Dated 7-79 and dedicated to Henri and Simone B. (friends of the artist) On paper, s...
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1970s Abstract Mixed Media

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Mixed Media, Oil, Tempera, Pencil

Ryan Cronin - Untitled II, Drawing 2006
Located in Greenwich, CT
Untitled II Ryan Cronin Oil Pastels on Paper 30" x 22.5" When people look at his work Cronin wants them to feel an immediate impact, even if they’re not sure what hit them. The raw,...
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

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Paper, Oil Pastel

'Beyond the Lullaby Trees, ' by Noelle McAlinden, Acrylic on Linen Painting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This framed 24.8" x 24.8" acrylic on linen painting, 'Beyond the Lullabye Trees,' by Noelle McAlinden is from her 'Lullaby Trees' series. This abstracted landscape painting feature...
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

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Mixed Media, Acrylic, Linen

It's a Phase, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Gestural strokes of solid gold spread against a black surface. This energetic piece has a continuously shifting luminosity that is dependent on the viewer’s vantage point. "It provides an infinitely evolving viewing experience," says artist M. Clark. She rendered this piece using a technique where gold foil is sculpted using heat and varying pressure over the course of many weeks. The edges are finished in gold foil creating a halo effect around the artwork as light reflects off the sides of the piece.


About the Artist
M. Clark manipulates metallic foil in order to create rich surfaces that are highly reactive to shifts in light. She strives to continually push the bounds of her gold foil medium, including working directly with a manufacturer to develop foil in specific sizes and colors that were not previously available...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Weight Of Air II. Contemporary Abstract Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
The Weight of Air II, 2019 Oil & wax on deep-fame canvas
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Wax, Oil

Ryan Cronin - Duck, Drawing 1999
Located in Greenwich, CT
Duck Ryan Cronin Oil Stick on Paper (ND) 30" x 22.5" When people look at his work Cronin wants them to feel an immediate impact, even if they’re not sure what hit them. The raw, alm...
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

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Paper, Oil

essen 32, Mixed Media on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
"Few realize that the worship of the sacred feminine was prevalent among all ancient civilizations. Interestingly enough, remnants of this worship can be found in many of the modern,...
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Gridscape: Upper Compartment on the Left, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A modern abstract painting defined by a pleasing grid structure and cool colors overlaid with warm tones. "This piece is pure geometric abstraction that incor...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Lullabies, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"This piece is about the universal feeling of comfort to sing lullabies and memories of childhood," shares artist Tomo Mori. "I make tiles with fabrics, then ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

Weathering the Storm, Mixed Media on Wood Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
Original copper artwork (24in. W x 36in. H x 2in. D) - Oxidized copper on wood panel. Epoxy-resin finish. :: Mixed Media :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate ...
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

Ryan Cronin - Mt Moped, Drawing 2002
Located in Greenwich, CT
Mt Moped Ryan Cronin Oil Pastels on Paper 30" x 22.5" When people look at his work Cronin wants them to feel an immediate impact, even if they’re not sure what hit them. The raw, al...
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel

Art Deco vs Bauhaus
Located in East Hampton, NY
Art Deco vs Bauhaus 8 color ultra chrome HD archival digital ink on archival paper. Editions of 25 Print to Order About the Artist: Eric Ernst was born in Norwalk, Connecticut i...
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

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Archival Pigment

Grid Aesthetic: Diagram 2, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
This piece is a continuation of artist Terri Bell's Geometria Grid series. A playful rendition, it incorporates simple geometric shapes in organic and interes...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Tangled Hearts, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A dynamic mixed media abstract in shades of yellow, gold, white, and black, and embedded with an assortment of hand-printed papers and monoprints. “This paint...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

multiverse 59, Mixed Media on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
"Then we discovered protons and neutrons in the nuclei of the atom, and then the quark, and so every time we discover a new boundary to the universe, we keep saying, 'This is it.'......
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Out My Window, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A vibrant multi-layered mixed media abstract in shades of blue, black, orange, and embedded with hand-printed paper and monoprints. “This piece was inspired by the butterflies outside my studio window,” says artist Linda Shaffer. “Nevada has its own population of monarchs which migrate hundreds of miles to the coast of California and return to breed here on milkweed plants every year.”


About the Artist
Artist Linda Shaffer creates intricately layered abstract collages based on her worldly travels. "My defining art moment was when I was eleven years old and I got to visit Van Briggle Pottery in Colorado Springs," says Linda. "I watched mesmerized as the potter working on the wheel created a beautiful piece of art as if by magic from a lump of brown wet mud. I knew someday I would create those beautiful pieces of magic." After high school, Linda became a registered nurse. On her days off, she made pottery at a local studio. As her nursing career progressed – from labor and delivery to ICU and trauma, and then college nursing – she returned to school for her bachelor’s in business administration. Every elective she chose was an art class, and she built her own clay studio. Eventually, Linda earned her master’s in public health and became a tenured college professor. She was delighted that the job allowed her to take art classes every semester, where she discovered painting and printmaking. Linda retired early from teaching and wanted to learn more about fine jewelry, so she attended the Gemological Institute of America. Since 2011, she has been working full-time as a painter and jeweler. When Linda's not making art, she enjoys golfing with a close circle of friends. She's made two hole-in-ones and plans for more.


Words that describe this painting: abstract, hearts, butterfly, animal, abstract, animals, mixed media artwork, blue


Out My Window...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

"Breaking Circle". Contemporary Mixed Media Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Pebbles, sand and pigment on panel Artist Statement My artistic practice has been profoundly influenced by exposure to two vastly different environments. Firstly, growing up in Lon...
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Pigment

“Scacchi Series No. 6” Modern Gold Mixed Media Abstract Expressionist Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Modern mixed media abstract expressionist painting by artist Lamar Briggs. The work features strokes of black, purple, and blue against a gold background. Signed in the front lower r...
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1980s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

multiverse 57, Mixed Media on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
“When we found the cell, we thought that it was the smallest object in the universe. Then we discovered the atom and thought it was the smallest object in the universe. Billions of...
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

1960s "Magic Journeys" Teal, Pink, Orange Collage Intaglio Etching NY Artist
Located in Arp, TX
Myril Adler "Magic Journeys" c.1960s Intaglio etching collage, ink on paper 6"x3" mahogany wood gallery frame 11.25"x8.25" Signed and titled in ink Myril Adler, was born on Septemb...
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1960s Abstract Mixed Media

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Paper, Ink, Intaglio

Jute Nebula - 3D Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media on Cardboard
Located in Soquel, CA
Jute Nebula - 3D Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media on Cardboard Abstract in bold red, yellow and sky blue on a soft black background, by California-based artist Ricardo de Silva (B...
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1990s Abstract Mixed Media

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Acrylic, Burlap, Jute, Cardboard

Transition Patterns, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"This composition is segmented in horizontal strips, each featuring different shapes, textures, and a transition of colors," states artist Terri Bell. "There ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Balancing Act, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"This piece contains various detailed segments that are balanced within a framework of bright red," describes artist Terri Bell. "There are textural dots and...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Pat Lay, DM49161212, 2016, Paint, Paper, Panel, Digital Print
Located in Darien, CT
In the last decade Pat Lay’s artwork has focused on technological metaphors of the human experience. In this series of digital collages, digital images scanned from computer circuit ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Paint, Paper, Panel, Digital

Public Square, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Joey Korom utilizes different media to create this compelling abstract collage. Joey carefully layers his materials with mindfulness of proportions, mathematics, and with adept handling of colors and textures. He used five types of cardboard, paper, fabric, sandpaper, the inclusion of antique sheet music...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

multiverse 51, Mixed Media on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
"Then we discovered protons and neutrons in the nuclei of the atom, and then the quark, and so every time we discover a new boundary to the universe, we keep saying, 'This is it.'......
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Subspace, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Thoughtfully assembling different elements, artist John Gardner creates a backdrop of turquoise, converging all his components in the middle. A grid creates ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

serenity 14, Mixed Media on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
True peace can only come through the surrendering of the heart. With a brushstroke of elegance and a palette of tranquility, my artistic aim in this series is to explore the transfor...
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Mid Century Apple Abstracted Still Life
Located in Soquel, CA
Stunning mid century textile abstract mixed media painting of apples by Anna Ballarian (American, 1911-2010). Signed " Anna Ballarian" lower ...
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1950s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Stone

Yellow Picking - abstract nature inspired minimal collage of clay on paper
Located in New York, NY
The new works of Mylinh Nguyen designed from polymer resin, bring us into a nature whose refinement commands admiration. From the physiognomy of living or extinct plant species, the ...
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Clay, Polymer

essen 35, Mixed Media on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
"Our soul collective is currently at a crossroads on the path toward enlightenment. Planet Earth and the human race that inhabits her are in dire need of balance. We are living in a ...
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Minimalist Abstract Aesthetic White Painting - Clouds interwoven with purple
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Minimalist Abstract Aesthetic White Mixed Media Painting - Clouds interwoven with purple In this unique painting "Clouds Woven in Purple" by the artist Skadi Engeln, white clouds p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Chalk, Tempera

Hang Ah Street, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"This piece was inspired by a narrow alley in San Francisco's China town," says artist Terri Bell. Inspired by the vibrant colors and the crowded streets full...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

joan of arc, Mixed Media on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
Saint Joan of Arc is a patron saint of France, honored as a defender of the French nation for her role in the siege of Orléans and her insistence on the coronation of Charles VII of...
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

quan yin 6, Mixed Media on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
One of the deities most frequently seen on altars in China’s temples is Quan Yin. In Sanskrit, her name is Padma-pâni, or "Born of the Lotus." Quan Yin, alone among Buddhist gods,...
Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

mary magdalene, Mixed Media on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Some modern writers, notably the authors of the 1982 "Holy Blood, Holy Graill", and Dan Brown in the 2003 novel "The Da Vinci Code", hold that: Mary Magdalene was in fact the wife of...
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

multiverse 63, Mixed Media on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
"Then we discovered protons and neutrons in the nuclei of the atom, and then the quark, and so every time we discover a new boundary to the universe, we keep saying, 'This is it.'......
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Free Paint: geometric abstract painting w/ collage in blue, inspired by Matisse
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This composition is made entirely from the raw materials produced during "Free Paint" community event led by artist Mat Tomezsko on the Ben Franklin Parkway in front of the Barnes Fo...
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Acrylic, Panel, Wood Panel, Paper

multiverse 58, Mixed Media on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
"Then we discovered protons and neutrons in the nuclei of the atom, and then the quark, and so every time we discover a new boundary to the universe, we keep saying, 'This is it.'......
Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

And So They Gathered, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Figures emerge from solitude shedding their blues to reconnect with others in a warm bright yellow. "Observing people gathering once more and becoming reacqua...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

serenity 8, Mixed Media on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
True peace can only come through the surrendering of the heart. With a brushstroke of elegance and a palette of tranquility, my artistic aim in this series is to explore the transfor...
Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Linda Turner, Art Meditation 18, Collage, Pattern and Decoration, Automatism
Located in Darien, CT
Linda Turner, raised both in NYC and Northern Virginia, resides in Brooklyn, NY. She achieved a BFA in Surface Design/Textile Design from the Fashion Inst...
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Archival Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper, Pencil, Color Pencil

Winzeedee, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A rhythmic abstract expressionist painting in looping strokes of green, black, white and peach, with a special crackle finish to add a weathered appearance. For Courtney Jacobs...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Letrianus Dereas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In James' paintings, he explores how uncertainty can lead to meaning and understanding. How harmony can be experienced even within tension and chaos and how the recognizable can rise out of purely abstract form. In his abstract paintings he responds to these phenomena by creating contemporary icons – works meant to encourage contemplation and meditation. James' more recent works have evolved from the romantic representational ideal into the symbolic, abstract archetype. He comes from a classical background inspired by the great romantic landscape painters such as Turner, Lorrain, Friedrich and Moran, his recent work is more influenced by the work of artists like Klee, Miro, Rothko, Pollock, Riley and Richter. James creates complex abstractions layered in familiarity and veiled in mysteriousness. The unorthodox methods he uses to apply and move oil paint allow him to create compositions that are formally beautiful – infused with tension and drama but also expressive of the spiritual, symbolic, mysterious and eternal. James' work counters...
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Shaping the Earth's Surface, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A layered modern abstract in complementary colors of black, white and chartreuse. "I applied rectangular pieces of paper to a painted surface, over which I ap...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Abstract Expressionist Print by famed sculptor (signed/n lt edition of only 58)
Located in New York, NY
Mark di Suvero Untitled Abstract Expressionist Print, ca. 2010 Digital photo lithograph Boldly signed and numbered in graphite pencil from the limited edition of only 58. 13 x 17 in...
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Lithograph, Digital Pigment, Pencil

LUCKY DAY - Massimo Caiafa Abstract Mixed Media on Canvas
Located in Napoli, IT
LUCKY DAY - Mixed media on canvas cm.66x76 by Massimo Caiafa, Italy 2017
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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

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Find a wide variety of authentic Abstract mixed media available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add mixed media created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, purple, orange, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Francisco Nicolás, Melisa Taylor Metzger, Aimée Farnet Siegel, and Franco DeFrancesca. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Mixed Media and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Abstract mixed media, so small editions measuring 1 inches across are also available. Prices for mixed media made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1 and tops out at $385,000, while the average work sells for $2,221.

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