Melanie Kozol

Karst, black and white mountainscape, ink on paper

2016

mixed media on wood Artist’s Statement Primarily a painter, I use a hybrid visual language that is both abstract and figurative, and fuse domestic and landscape imagery. I build ...

Monotype on paper. Unframed.

Unframed 10 x 7 inches Framed 13.25 x 10.25 inches The artist activates her landscapes with sensuous applications of pigment. She layers bold hues and constructs rhizomatic forms—t...

Unframed  10 x 7.5 inches Framed 13.25 x 10.25 inches During these difficult times I have been finding respite and refuge in nature, once again painting outdoors, after many years o...

Unframed 10 x 7 inches Framed 13.25 x 10.25 inches The artist activates her landscapes with sensuous applications of pigment. She layers bold hues and constructs rhizomatic forms—t...

Unframed  10 x 7.5 inches Framed 13.25 x 10.25 inches During these difficult times I have been finding respite and refuge in nature, once again painting outdoors, after many years o...

Vector Group No. 53 (2014) oil enamel, Japanese Sumi ink and gouache on artist's hand-made cotton paper 30 x 23 inches (unframed)

Chinese School, 20th century; After Ren Renfa (Qinglongzhen, 1255-1328). Signed center right in Chinese with artist chop mark for 'Yueshan Daoren' 月山道人, brush name for Ren Renfa. (Qinglongzhen [now Qingpu, Songjiang, Shanghai Municipality], b.1255; d. 1328). Chinese painter. Under the Yuan dynasty (1279–1368) he became an official, rising to the level of Vice-President of the River Conservation Bureau. He was famous for his paintings of horses, which were much admired by both his Mongol and Chinese patrons. In horse painting he followed in the tradition of the Song-period (960–1279) artist Li Gonglin, which was characterized by use of the ‘iron-wire’ line and a minimum of shading. Ultimately, however, Ren’s style can be traced to the Tang (ad 618–907) painters Yan Liben and Han Gan. Ren’s earliest surviving painting is dated 1280, indicating that he was a mature artist by his mid-twenties. Although he worked as an official under the alien Mongol emperors, he was capable of paintings that incorporated clear political messages. The most famous is Fat and Lean Horses (Beijing, Pal. Mus.), in which, according to his inscription, the fat horse...

This large painting is Mitsumori's very first maiden work. An original mineral painting, made with 24k gold, crushed minerals (natural and synthetic), oyster shells and gold-coated mica on Japanese paper mounted on a wood panel. Natural colors include precious and semi-precious stones. Because these substances consist of unique chemical and physical properties, every artwork has unique characteristics and a story to tell, with a sense of connection to the earth. It is highly textured with a matt and rich sand-like appearance. What originally inspired her to paint was the cityscapes of Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer is a city in India known as the “golden city” that gleams in gold-like colors at sunset. The city shimmered like a piece of gold jewelry, reminding her of jewelry that retains its shine even after a thousand years. She felt a strong desire to capture them in paintings and set out to do so. Presents the sceneries seen through her eyes in an art form. In mint condition, Certificate of Authenticity included and calligraphy seal in front, hand-signed at the back. Sold unframed and ready to hang (eye bolt and string mounted at the back). Artist: Maria Mitsumori...

A traditional Japanese painting made with 24k gold leaf, crushed seashells and Sumi ink on Japanese paper mounted on a wood panel. Because these substances consist of unique chemical and physical properties, every artwork has its own story to tell and embodies a sense of connection to the earth. With the art of Zen. Presents the sceneries seen through the artist's eyes in an art form. In mint condition, Certificate of Authenticity included and calligraphy seal in front, hand-signed at the back. Sold unframed and ready to hang (eye bolt and string mounted at the back). Artist: Maria Mitsumori...

This is the second of the 'Golden City' series, a smaller version. Series' first is Mitsumori's very first maiden work. An original mineral painting, made ...

An original mineral painting, made with crushed minerals (natural and synthetic), crushed seashells and Sumi ink on Japanese paper, mounted on a wood panel. Natural colors include se...