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Sheila Grabarsky
Fragrance of Memory, Abstract Painting

2022

$1,900
£1,438.22
€1,649.64
CA$2,670.66
A$2,939.04
CHF 1,541.19
MX$35,667.92
NOK 19,264.69
SEK 18,238.32
DKK 12,315.41

About the Item

Artist Comments
Artist Sheila Grabarsky demonstrates an abstraction of interlacing colors with hints of green, blue, and white peeping from the predominantly maroon, black, and mustard yellow background. A whimsical portrayal of ever-changing moods. Sheila incorporates dried acrylic skins within the multilayered composition, creating textures, depth, and history. The expressive gestural strokes depict a sense of sinuous motion.


About the Artist
Sheila Grabarsky is known for her bold, gestural nature scenes. Her fluid paintings have been compared to those of Vasily Kandinsky, the Russian painter and art theorist referred to as the father of abstraction. And, like Kandinsky, the essence of inner beauty and the potency of the human spirit are key factors in her art. Sheila's art carries an air of spontaneity, however, the work develops in many layers and takes a long time to come together. "I search for evolving forms within the composition, look for 'eye flow' and use my color intuition," she explains. "This is the mystery I love about abstraction - always evolving and birthing itself." Sheila draws energy and inspiration from living near water, and says she rarely travels because she does not like to be away from painting. In her studio, she is usually accompanied by three animal friends and an eclectic playlist of Janis Joplin, blues, reggae and classical. In 2016, Sheila's art was featured in the movie American Pastoral, starring Ewan McGregor and Dakota Fanning.


Words that describe this painting: mood, memory, layered, lyrical, flowing, gestural, movement, abstract, acrylicpaint, texture, abstract, acrylic painting, yellow


Fragrance of Memory
Sheila Grabarsky
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Painting wraps around edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2022
36 in. h x 24 in. w x 1.75 in. d
6 lbs. 2 oz.


  • Creator:
  • Creation Year:
    2022
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
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  • Condition:
    Fragrance of Memory. Sheila Grabarsky. Acrylic painting on stretched canvas. Painting wraps around edges. Varnished and Ready to hang. One-of-a-kind. Signed on front.
  • Gallery Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 753661stDibs: LU922111681332

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