Mary Kay West

The Cabinet

2023

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist UNFRAMED: 16" x 20" FRAMED: 19.75" x 23.75" x 1.5" Artist Statement "'Autumn Roses' encapsulates a haunting narrative, merging nature's poignant cycle. Within a softly lit room, where a glass pitcher, once filled with life, cradles a bouquet of withered roses. Amidst this tableau, a dance of warm candlelight weaves an intimate and reflective ambiance. I invite the viewer to discover solace within the delicate harmony of life and decay, symbolized through a visual tapestry of contrasts: a vibrant peach beside faded roses, radiant candles amidst subtle decay, and the whispered promise of untold stories held within a closed book." — Alex Tabet

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist UNFRAMED: 12" x 16" FRAMED: 18.125" x 22.125" x 1.75" Artist Statement “’Clocks and Peonies’ explores the intricate balance between the passage of time and the ephemeral beauty of nature. At the heart of the composition rests a delicate vase, cradling a lavish bouquet of peonies in full bloom. Their petals unfurl in a graceful display of pinks and creams. Beside the peonies, an array of antique clocks stands...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Artist Statement “ 'At Home in the Garden' is a visual daydream manifesting a peaceful retreat before the viewer. The viv...

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Artist Statement "Painted from life under the skylight in my studio. The varied textures and colors in this composition p...

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Artist Statement "A darkened recess provides a safe haven for a pair of Goldfinches to make their nest, already laden with light blue eggs. The soft yellow color of Goldfinches turns green in shadow, so the whole composition was yellow and green. The need for a bright color in the focal area gave me the opportunity for visual as well as narrative interest. This is a Western Tanager sitting between the mated pair of Goldfinches. Relationships are complicated." —Mary Kay West

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist Artist Statement "Here I wish to evoke feelings of the night sky, in this quiet still life. A moment experienced fully, r...

One of America's most important realist painters, Eric Forstmann's work is proudly held in many public & private collections, such as the Rauschenberg Foundation, Aurelius Capital Ma...

One of America's most important realist painters, Eric Forstmann's work is proudly held in many public & private collections, such as the Rauschenberg Foundation, Aurelius Capital Ma...

One of America's most important realist painters, Eric Forstmann's work is proudly held in many public & private collections, such as the Rauschenberg Foundation, Aurelius Capital Ma...

Cornelis le Mair (Netherlands, Eindhoven, July 3rd 1944) is a Dutch painter. This Classic painter is famous because of his 17th century paintings. You can see him in his house on o...

This painting is measured without frame. With frame it measures 87 x 76 cm Cornelis le Mair (Netherlands, Eindhoven, July 3rd 1944) is a Dutch painter. This Classic painter is fam...

Cornelis le Mair (Netherlands, Eindhoven, July 3rd 1944) is a Dutch painter. This Classic painter is famous because of his 17th century paintings. You can see him in his house on o...