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Katherine Kean
Shadowed Gardenia contemporary floral still life

2025

$1,100
£841.51
€967.83
CA$1,570.94
A$1,731.61
CHF 894.73
MX$20,700.11
NOK 11,255.67
SEK 10,578.73
DKK 7,228.87

About the Item

Shadowed Gardenia offers a close exploration of a white gardenia, its large curved petals rendered with soft, textured brushstrokes that emphasize the subtle shifts between light and shadow. The composition centers the flower prominently, allowing the delicate nuances of its form to take full focus. Surrounding the bloom, broad green leaves rise and extend outward, framing the subject while adding depth and balance. The flower rests in a translucent purple vase, a cool, understated shape that contrasts with the muted background - a blend of blues and purples that recede quietly, enhancing the painting’s calm atmosphere. The interplay of light across the petals and leaves creates a serene mood, inviting reflection on the quiet beauty found in natural details. Measuring 10 by 10 inches and painted in oil on a quarter-inch panel, It is framed, floating style on risers, in a simple black wood frame. Framed dimensions are 11 x 11 x 1.25 inches. The work’s impressionistic textures and reserved color palette hold attention without overwhelming, drawing the viewer into the subtle complexity of shadow and form. Katherine Kean’s paintings seek moments of breath-taking transition in nature; a gathering of clouds or changing tides; times when the elements of the landscape combine with the alchemy of imagination to illuminate the world of heightened mood and sensation. Her work aims to capture these fleeting moments in time and reveal the serene center that can arise amid nature's turbulence, providing a visually and emotionally rich experience. She has exhibited in museums and galleries across the United States and has been acquired by many private and corporate collections. She has been honored to have her work selected for Bloomingdales in Santa Monica, California, Schiffer's 100 Artists of the West Coast II, Paint America's Paint the Parks, Manhattan Arts Healing Arts International's Celebrate the Healing Power of Art and the National Weather Center 2015 Biennale and the 2024 Hawai'i Surrealist Exhibit.
  • Creator:
    Katherine Kean (American)
  • Creation Year:
    2025
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
  • Medium:
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  • Gallery Location:
    Palm Desert, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1666217063062

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