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Maura Petersen"Couple by the Bay" by Maura Petersen - Vibrant Abstract Figurative Couple2024
2024
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Maura Petersen (American, born 1956)
"Couple by the Bay" 2024
Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars
The artist signed the bottom right of the painting.
"Couple by the Bay" by Maura Petersen is a captivating and powerful piece that draws the viewer into a meditative, yet vibrant moment between two figures. The strength of the painting lies in its ability to merge abstraction and emotion, using a bold palette to create a sense of intimacy and dynamic energy. Petersen’s use of color is masterful, with rich reds, warm yellows, and cool blues converging to create not only a visually striking composition but also an emotional resonance. These contrasting tones create depth and movement, while the figures themselves are reduced to soft, blurred outlines, evoking a sense of anonymity and universality in their connection.
About the Artist:
Maura Petersen, an inspired artist, was nurtured in an environment steeped in artistry, shaped by the vibrant community surrounding her father, Roland Petersen, a founding professor at the University of California Davis Art Department. Her childhood was rich in modern art influences, with sculptures and paintings by notable artists like Manuel Neri and Wayne Thiebaud gracing her family home. A pivotal sabbatical to Europe in the 1960s exposed her to the art scenes in Paris and London, where she attended lectures and marveled at masterpieces in the Louvre and other prestigious museums. Maura's works explore the interaction of the human figure with both natural and constructed environments, capturing the contrasts of light and shadow and the interplay of forms.
- Creator:Maura Petersen (1956, American, Danish)
- Creation Year:2024
- Dimensions:Height: 43 in (109.22 cm)Width: 35 in (88.9 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Carmel, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: Ellen DeGeneres, Joe Walsh, Tony Coles and more1stDibs: LU1380215680002
Maura Petersen, an inspired artist, was nurtured in an environment steeped in artistry, shaped by the vibrant community surrounding her father, Roland Petersen, a founding professor at the University of California Davis Art Department. Her childhood was rich in modern art influences, with sculptures and paintings by notable artists like Manuel Neri and Wayne Thiebaud gracing her family home. A pivotal sabbatical to Europe in the 1960s exposed her to the art scenes in Paris and London, where she attended lectures and marveled at masterpieces in the Louvre and other prestigious museums. Later on in her career, Maura engaged in intensive study from 2017 to 2021 at Monterey Peninsula College and Cabrillo College, focusing on Color Theory, figure drawing/painting, and Design. Her mentorship under Claire Thorson and her father helped refine her technique, focusing on contrasts in values, saturation, and spatial dynamics. Maura’s artistic medium of choice includes oils for expansive, free-form subject matter and acrylics for structured, prismatic motifs. Her works explore the interaction of the human figure with both natural and constructed environments, capturing the contrasts of light and shadow and the interplay of forms.
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