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Mary Titus'If You Have a Heart' - Social Commentary Abstract - Mixed Media on Canvas2023
2023
About the Item
Mary Titus' "If You Have a Heart" is an engaging 36" x 60" piece where abstract expressionism meets poignant social commentary. Including a sign found at a dog park in Carmel, the artist split the sign in half to unveil both sides. Feeling the energy from the art and the writing, Mary Titus was overcome with emotion and painted a serene atmosphere to accompany the beautiful, yet heartbreaking writings on the sign. This acrylic and mixed media on canvas work is a tapestry of soft blues, pastel pinks, and earthy browns, interrupted by a raw, handwritten cardboard sign that the artist discovered and incorporated into the painting. The gestural brushstrokes and the physical texture of the sign create a compelling contrast between the ethereal and the tangible. This piece speaks to the viewer's empathy with its emotional charge, juxtaposing the art's intangible beauty with the grounded, often unseen realities of those living on the margins. It captures a plea for compassion in a world that often overlooks the most vulnerable, making it not just art, but a call to humanize and connect.
About the Artist:
Mary Titus, a celebrated abstract painter based in Carmel, California, was born in Florida in 1950. She relocated to Carmel in 1983 and has since become a prominent figure in the local art community. A self-taught artist, Titus excels in various mediums, focusing mainly on large abstract and impressionistic paintings using acrylics and mixed media. Her work has been featured in numerous prestigious solo exhibitions, including venues like the Alkozoma Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and the Coast Gallery in Pebble Beach, California. Her art is collected globally, with pieces in the King’s Palace in Jeddah and other notable locations worldwide.
In addition to her painting career, Titus has made significant contributions as an art educator. She has taught at the Longboat Key Art Center in Florida and currently instructs private students, imparting her vast knowledge and techniques. Her diverse experiences include guest appearances on TV shows and participation in a scientific Alaskan expedition, illustrating wildlife interaction. Titus's commitment to art extends beyond creation; she also actively shares her skills and insights, influencing both professional painters and beginners. Her unique style and dedication to art have made her a respected and influential figure in the world of contemporary and abstract art.
Original, one-of-a-kind.
Available at the American Art Gallery, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
Keywords: mixed media, canvas, acrylic, cardboard, sign, soft blues, pastel pinks, earthy browns, ethereal, tangible, humanize, abstract, Mary Titus
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- Creation Year:2023
- Dimensions:Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 60 in (152.4 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Carmel, CA
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