Marianne K. Brown

Evolution Orion Nebula (4) - Colorful Cosmic Flow Abstract

late 20th Century

Cosmic colors swirl together like the Northern Lights in this galactic abstract by Marianne K. Brown (American, 1928-2019). Signed "Marianne K. Brown" in the lower right corner and was acquired with a collection of Brown's work. Title "Evolution Orion Nebula...

Wonderful large scale abstract painting on canvas on wood panel titled "Eruption", painting is wrapped around the edges. Has a hard high gloss finish. Signed on verso "Kristina Quinones '06." Image, 60"L x 48"H x 2.75"D. "My work challenges the boundary between control and uncertainty. The grounding I feel through my work is an expression of the space that exists between these two phenomena. I mix my color and pour my paint, unsure of the outcome. I pick up the panel and start to dance with the movement of the paint as it slides from one side to the next. As the layers of color accumulate on each painting, the opportunity to manipulate the space between control and uncertainty diminishes. A sense of urgency arises, which is expressed in the textured movement of color. Paradoxically, as the process unfolds, my desire to control dissipates, and I am left with the ambiguous feeling of uncertainty. This cycle is repeated endlessly, incessantly, as if my will alone could leave its imprint. Whereas in the past this ambiguity would disturb me, I now find the process reassuring. It is clear that, despite my best intentions, each piece will choose its own path." Kristina Quinones was born and raised in Connecticut. Received her bachelor's degree in Printmaking from the University of Connecticut in 2001 then moved to California. In 2005 she received her Masters of Fine Arts in Printmaking from the San Francisco Art Institute. Quinones has exhibited in group shows throughout the United States. Recently Quinones was awarded the Affiliate Program...

Artist: Bety Kohlberg, American (1936 - ) Title: No. 42 Year: 1977 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, signed and dated l.r. Size: 70 x 56.5 in. (177.8 x 143.51 cm)

The artwork Flowing Energy 30 is part of the Flowing Energy Collection. It is ready to hang with the edges painted and on the back will have two metallic hangers. Gallery quality. D...