Beginning in the early 20th century, abstract art became a leading style of modernism. Rather than portray the world in a way that represented reality, as had been the dominating style of Western art in the previous centuries, abstract paintings, prints and sculptures are marked by a shift to geometric forms, gestural shapes and experimentation with color to express ideas, subject matter and scenes.
Although abstract art flourished in the early 1900s, propelled by movements like Fauvism and Cubism, it was rooted in the 19th century. In the 1840s, J.M.W. Turner emphasized light and motion for atmospheric paintings in which concrete details were blurred, and Paul Cézanne challenged traditional expectations of perspective in the 1890s.
Some of the earliest abstract artists — Wassily Kandinsky and Hilma af Klint — expanded on these breakthroughs while using vivid colors and forms to channel spiritual concepts. Painter Piet Mondrian, a Dutch pioneer of the art movement, explored geometric abstraction partly owing to his belief in Theosophy, which is grounded in a search for higher spiritual truths and embraces philosophers of the Renaissance period and medieval mystics. Black Square, a daringly simple 1913 work by Russian artist Kazimir Malevich, was a watershed statement on creating art that was free “from the dead weight of the real world,” as he later wrote.
Surrealism in the 1920s, led by artists such as Salvador Dalí, Meret Oppenheim and others, saw painters creating abstract pieces in order to connect to the subconscious. When Abstract Expressionism emerged in New York during the mid-20th century, it similarly centered on the process of creation, in which Helen Frankenthaler’s expressive “soak-stain” technique, Jackson Pollock’s drips of paint, and Mark Rothko’s planes of color were a radical new type of abstraction.
Conceptual art, Pop art, Hard-Edge painting and many other movements offered fresh approaches to abstraction that continued into the 21st century, with major contemporary artists now exploring it, including Anish Kapoor, Mark Bradford, El Anatsui and Julie Mehretu.
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$4,400
Open & Empty: Silver & Gold Abstract Expressionist Painting with Jewel Tones
By Bruce Murphy
Located in Hudson, NY
Gestural abstract expressionist painting on archival paper mounted to panel with gold and silver metallic powders and accents of blue, mauve, and teal enamel paint "Involved and Obsc...
Enamel
Untitled XLVI by Ferle - Large abstract painting, red tones
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled XLVI is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 280 × 200 cm (110.2 × 78.7 in). The artwork is signed, sold unframed and c...
Canvas, Oil
Dynamic Interplay, Abstract Oil Painting
By Heidi Hybl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Heidi Hybl, a student of Japanese aesthetics, painted this abstract piece to create a calligraphic gesture. As with most nonrepresentational paintings, H...
Oil
$938Sale Price|28% Off
Rene Leroy Signed French Abstract Cubist Figures Oil Painting Framed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Key Details Artist: Rene Leroy, French, born 1932 Title: Abstract / Cubist Composition Medium: Oil painting on canvas, framed Size: Painting: 24 x 19.5 inches; framed: 26.5 x 22.5 in...
Oil
$794Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century French Geometric Abstract in Black White and Navy Signed SG
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Mid Century French Geometric Abstract in Black White and Navy Signed SG by Serge Guerin (b. 1916), French signed lower right “SG”, name stamped verso Acrylic and gouache on ar...
Ink, Acrylic, Gouache
Solar Series #2: Bridge at Auver - Abstract Oil on Canvas, 2000s
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This colorful abstract painting was created by the Canadian artist David Sorensen. One of Canada’s finest contemporary artists, David Sorensen actually began his art career as a sc...
Canvas, Oil
$1,470
Margaret Neame - Framed Early 20th Century Oil, Brown Cob on a Coastal Cliff Top
Located in Corsham, GB
Stunning early 20th century oil painting by Margaret Neame. Brown Cob on a Coastal Cliff Top. Presented in a large gilt frame and slip with floral mouldings to the inner window and a...
Oil
Himalayas: (SPACES Series) Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, 60x120 cm
Located in Zofingen, AG
A masterpiece exploring ethereal heights, natural majesty, and the infinite. This panoramic 60x120cm oil, acrylic canvas captures a sublime transition from rugged earth into absolute...
Oil, Acrylic
$3,700
Song of the Sea - Large Contemporary Cubist Colorful Green Oil Painting Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Harrison Gilman graduated from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. In 2018 his artworks were exhibited at the We Rise Art Fair in Los Angeles alongside Shepard Fairey ...
Canvas, Oil
Reflections, Mid-Century Abstract Painting, Cleveland School Artist
Located in Beachwood, OH
Sigmund Shawkey (American, 1914-2000) Reflections, c. 1960 Tempera on paper Signed lower right 18.5 x 24.75 inches 25.75 x 29.25 inches, framed Exhibited: The 42nd Annual May Show,...
Tempera
The Energy Within Nature. Abstract square painting in the wood gold frame
Located in Zofingen, AG
-The painting was created alongside my tropical series and does not depict a specific scene, but rather abstract forms and shades of nature. Contemplating these natural motifs always...
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,327Sale Price|30% Off
Traces No.9 Pour une Archéologie du Présent, 1970s Acrylic on Plywood
Located in Cotignac, FR
Large 1970s abstract geometric acrylic and oil on plywood panel signed Rivel and dated 1977 to the bottom left. The painting is titled to the rear of the panel. Numbers of colour fields in muted shades jostle against one another. It is the shapes and the space between them which give energy to the painting whilst the colour palette restrains. The painting is highly textured as the artist has applied the paint thickly and energetically with both palette knife and large brushstrokes. At times layers of paint reveal underlying colours. This painting fits perfectly into the abstract genre with its focus on its formal qualities over and above its subject matter. Furthermore the artist experiments with reconstructing shapes and rejecting three dimensional perspective. A fine example of non objective art...
Acrylic, Board
$500
My Bouquet in Pink: Acrylic, Floral, Abstract Expressionist, Ready to hang, 2010
By Karnish Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Tile: My Bouquet in Pink Little gem, focal point, bouquet, flowers, energy, enthusiasm, quiet space This small-scale painting will bring joy in a corner of the collectors space. ...
Acrylic, Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Stretcher Bars
$590
Alena Kalen Modern Geometric Original Abstract Oil Painting Cubist Reverie” COA
By Alena Kalen
Located in Palm Coast, FL
“Cubist Reverie” is an original abstract composition by contemporary American artist Alena Kalen, executed in oil and mixed media on canvas. The work explores the relationship betwee...
Mixed Media, Oil
Large Mod Abstract Expressionist Modernist Edward Avedisian Color Field Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
Edward Avedisian (American, 1936-2007) Abstract Large Painting Acrylic on panel heavily textured with a 3D effect. Dimensions: 48"h x 75"w Circa late 1970s, early 1980s Provenance: ...
Acrylic, Wood Panel
$4,979
Untitled XXXII, Abstract series (medium size) by Ferle - Abstract painting
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled XXXII, Abstract series (medium size) is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 100 × 70 cm (39.3 × 27.5 in). The artwork ...
Oil
Signed Castro Abstract Expressionist 1960s Latin American Oil Painting Collage
Located in Surfside, FL
'La Multitud Sodomita Rodea la Casa de Lot' Titled and signed in Spanish. it refers to the biblical story of Lot with the Sodomites. It is a very well executed piece signed Castro an...
Mixed Media, Oil
$109Sale Price|20% Off
French Expressionist Abstract Original Painting Artists Studio Provenance
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011) gouache painting on thick board unframed: 8 x 8 inches condition: excellent provenance: all the paintings we have fo...
Oil
Static 396 Sunshine energy, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
By Sia Aryai
Located in Yardley, PA
This lively original painting with warm shades of sunshine on hand-cut heavy stock brings an uplifting energy to any room. See the others in the series, too, to create a dramatic g...
Acrylic
"Golden Nectar". Abstract paintings, large, expressionism, Japandi
Located in Oslo, NO
The large, horizontal format abstraction "Golden Nectar" has a deep philosophical meaning. If a person is surrounded by not the most pleasant people, when various difficult events ha...
Acrylic
$21,000
Flowering Coast - contemporary, gestural, abstract, impasto, acrylic on canvas
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Beneath a deep blue, cloudy sky, the bright colours of what appears to be a tropical landscape –red, yellow, purples and green pop from the canvas in this beautiful composition by Pa...
Canvas, Acrylic
Blue Rhythm - Nature-inspired 3D mural sculpture on cardboard with gold leaves
Located in New York, NY
Phély’s practice is rooted in her dialogue with nature, an inexhaustible source of forms, textures, and rhythms. From her early experiments in clay, plaster, and bronze, she has move...
Gold Leaf
0314. Abstract Painting on Canvas, Acrylic.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The process of creating a painting leaves behind a series of elements that become the starting point for a new piece. A mark, a line, color and shape become elements of a new paintin...
Canvas, Acrylic
A365 - Original Blue Painting Abstract Contemporary on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swiss born artist Marco Schmidli creates minimalist paintings with a contemporary edge. Placing emphasis on process, he lets the mediums naturally manifest within his artwork. “An important aspect of my artwork is the removal of my own artistic hand. Instead of controlling and demanding the paint move and act a certain way, I let the paint naturally manifest and express its pure form/ true colors/ most natural movement.” Schmidli's work is known for its sensitive surfaces and subtle textures. He has developed specialized techniques for applying and layering color, giving depth to his paintings. This 35 inch high by 28 inch wide, and 1.75-inch deep original artwork is an abstract composition in acrylic paint on wood. This artwork is wired and ready to hang. Schmidli uses acrylic paint to create the deep tonality of his colorful works. It is signed and dated on the back. Free local Los Angeles delivery. Affordable Continental U.S. and worldwide shipping available. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included. Schmidli studied photography and fine art in Switzerland and Rome. He worked as a photographer and painter in Zurich and then in 1989 he moved to California. Schmidli has been creating large scale artworks since. He has developed specialized techniques for applying and layering color. His artworks have been featured in the film and entertainment industry, such as fashion photography, celebrity portraits, music videos, films, editorials, and at red carpet events. Schmidli has set a new standard for large scale contemporary abstract works in Los Angeles. His original paintings have appeared in highly respected magazine publications, such as Vogue, Flaunt, and Harper’s Bazaar. His work has also been featured in fashion spreads of iconic international brands such as Nike and Balenciaga. REPRESENTATION Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, USA CLIENT LIST ADVERTISING Acura, Aveda, Bath & Body Works, Bloomingdales, Cost Plus, Covergirl, Heather Levine, JC Penny, Loehmann's, Lord and Taylor, Macy's, Mazda, MGM Resorts International, Neiman Marcus, Noah's Bagels, Nordstrom, O.P.I., Oakley, Porsche, QVC, Saks Fifth Avenue, Silverman Group, Sketchers, Smashbox Beauty, Sprint, Stila. EDITORIAL Architectural Digest, Cosmo Girl, Cosmopolitan, Details, Elle Décor, Elle, Empire Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, ESPN, Esquire, Essence, Forbes Life, Giant, Glamour, Golf Digest, Good Housekeeping, GQ, Hearst Magazine, House Beautiful, Instyle, Ladies Home Journal, Latina Magazine, Los Angeles Magazine, Los Angeles Times, Lucky, Martha Stewart Living, Maxim, Men’s Vogue, New York Magazine, New York Times Magazine, Oprah Magazine, Parade, Parents, People, Playboy, Rolling Stone, Seventeen, Shape, Spin, Sports Illustrated, Teen People, The Hollywood Reporter, The Wall Street Journal, Town & Country, US Magazine, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Wonderland, Women’s Wear Daily FASHION Ann Taylor, Anthropologie, Banana Republic, BCBG, BEBE, Bluefly, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein, Chanel, Chrome Hearts, David Yurman, Delia’s, Eileen Fisher, INC, FIDM, Fredricks of...
Wood, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$15,000
Josef Zenk - Concentric Squares painting, Geometric Abstraction, Signed, Framed
By Josef Zenk
Located in New York, NY
Josef Zenk Untitled Concentric Squares (Mid Century Modern Geometric Abstraction), ca. 1960 Oil on canvas painting Boldly signed by Josef Zenk on the lower right front Frame included...
Canvas, Oil
Self-Love is Luxury - Soft Abstract Floral Landscape Painting
By Vè Boisvert
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drawing inspiration from an immersive and impressionistic interpretation of nature, Canadian artist Vé Boisvert paints textural original artworks that capture the fleeting effects of...
Canvas, Acrylic
$818
Colorful Signals of the Trees Colorful Signals of the Trees - 60x25 inches
Located in Zofingen, AG
Colorful signals of the trees in an abstract painting, alive, with a symphony of vibrant hues. Rich fuchsia, deep crimson, and fiery orange pigments coalesce, accented by luminous tu...
Spray Paint, Acrylic
2106, Mix media on Canvas
Located in Miami Beach, FL
2106, 2022 by Alejandra Quintanilla Mix media on Canvas Image size: 120 cm. H x 160 cm. W One of a Kind Unframed Alejandra Quintanilla graduated with a degree in Arts from the Uni...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$1,330
My Beloved - Painting Maximalism Abstract Figurative Love Contemporary Invest
By Karnish Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: The Guardians of my Beloved Mesmerizing Striking Abstract Figurative Love Peace Invest Contemporary Maximalism This work is part of a series. It is part of a story... It por...
Oil, Acrylic, Gesso, Canvas, Pastel, Spray Paint
$1,655Sale Price|20% Off
Huge French Contemporary Modernist Abstract Oil Painting The Piano Player
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition signed by Jacqueline VERDET (French, 1931-2023) oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 39 x 31.5 inches condition: the work is in overall very sound and good c...
Canvas, Oil
$1,480
Turquoise and Nocturnal Marina, Modern Seascape Diptych in Blue Tones, Organic
Located in Barcelona, ES
This diptych draws on the visual language of the seascape, using flowing, interlaced lines to evoke the movement of water and shifting currents. Contrasting tones of turquoise and de...
Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor, Monoprint
$29,500
"Seduction Series" O2JH , Abstract, Figurative Painting, 21st Century, Acrylic
By Roger König
Located in Dessau-Rosslau, Sachsen Anhalt
Artist: Roger König b. Dessau, Germany (1968) Master student of Kurt Schönburg, HWK Halle, Germany. König combines modern painting with acrylic with old techniques and in this way, h...
Clay, Acrylic
$44,700
Reforming the Future, Contemporary Abstract Acrylic Painting, 2020, 106x66in
Located in Miami, FL
Reforming the Future, Contemporary Abstract Acrylic Painting, 2020, 106x66in Acrylic on canvas 64 x 100 inches Unstretched Vicky Barranguet found her own voice and colorful expressi...
Acrylic
Large Abstract Expressionist Painting by William Hewes
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large, dramatic abstract oil painting by Contemporary artist Bill Hewes. The painting can be hung vertically or horizontally. William (Bill) Hewes is an American self-taught artist. Hewes was born in Easthampton, Massachusetts in 1957. Before becoming an artist in 2012 Hewes worked in the building trades for 40 years and often uses the skills learned from his tradesman work within his artwork. Hewes paints in the Action/Drip style, even building his own spinning table...
Enamel
Present Moments, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Textured brushstrokes blend muted tones of brown and green to capture a serene meadow with a meandering stream. The overcast sky gives the scene a tranquil, a...
Oil
Signos Rojizos, Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting, 21st Century
Located in Mexico City, MX
Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting Acrylic on canvas 125 x 210 cm Signed FREE SHIPPING ROLLED UP About the artist Enrique Pichardo (Mexico City, 1973) graduated from Escuela Naci...
Canvas, Acrylic
$800Sale Price|20% Off
"Reflections 12", Abstract Landscape, Blue, Green, Pink, Gray, Oil Painting
Located in Franklin, MA
In Patricia Crotty’s abstract painting “Reflections 12,” colorful shapes and lines create an abstract landscape of blues, greens, pinks, and grays. The reflective surface of a lake i...
Canvas, Oil
"Inner Space" (FRAMED) Abstract Painting 36 x 36" inch by Yoram Katz
By Yoram Katz
Located in Culver City, CA
"Inner Space" (FRAMED) Abstract Painting 36 x 36" inch by Yoram Katz Medium: Pencil on Paper Size framed: 39 x 39 inch Signed by the artist ABOUT THE ARTIST: Born in Israel. Gradua...
Paper, Pencil
Sea Flower Contemporary Abstract
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Sea Flower White Contemporary Abstract Artist signed, black-silver frame. Anna Matuszewska is a contemporary emerging Polish artist. She studies computer gr...
Canvas, Acrylic
Júlia Martins Miranda – Contemporary Tropical Flora Painting, Oil on Canvas 2026
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This work is presented in a scroll-like (parchment-style) format, with the painting executed on a flexible support and suspended using metal rods at the top and bottom, allowing the ...
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Mid-Century Modern Painting Blue Gray Black American Memorial Art Gallery
Located in Buffalo, NY
This evocative mid-century abstract painting features richly layered textures and a restrained palette of aqua blues, muted greens, and deep earthen blacks. The composition suggests ...
Canvas, Oil
$3,438
Monochrome Ultramarine Blue Abstract Painting on Canvas by Gabriela Meunie
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of Au...
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Pigment
Ladders
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alejandro Rubio Ladders, 2020-2024 Oil on canvas 20 x 16 inches This one-of-a-kind oil painting on canvas is stretched across wooden stretcher bars.
Canvas, Oil
Enchanted - Joy-bringers in Pink - Floral Meadow Flowers Soft Abstract Invest
By Karnish Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: Enchanted - Joy-bringers in Pink - Floral Meadow Flowers Soft Abstract Invest Nature Joy Stillness In this vibrant acrylic painting, I've poured my passion for the abstrac...
Acrylic
Abundant Energy: Large Abstract Painting, Oil and Acrylic on Canvas
By Karnish Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: Abundant Energy Energy Painting Abstract Abundant Contemporary Maximalism Bold Unique Contrast Fresh Revival Renewal Texture The Guardians of Abundant Energy is a brilliant...
Gesso, Wood, Pastel, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
$3,900
Endless Clarity (Gerhard Richter Style Abstract Painting in Gold, Blue, Orange)
By Bruce Murphy
Located in Hudson, NY
Abstract expressionist painting in the style of Gerhard Richter in a gold and deep lapis blue palette with accents of orange, pink, and silver "Endless Clarity", made by Bruce Murphy...
Enamel
$2,040Sale Price|20% Off
Fleeting Moments, Acrylic Abstract Painting, 36x36 Inches
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
“Fleeting Moments” is a 36x36 acrylic painting that forces me - and the viewer - to reflect on how life is made up of fleeting moments. The movement in this painting is as fluid as e...
Canvas, Acrylic
$875Sale Price|30% Off
'Abstract in Coral and Turquoise', Woman Artist, Pasadena
By Pearl Took
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Oil abstract comprising interconnected organic shapes in variegated shades of turquoise, vermilion, coral, and lime, outlined in deep ebony. Signed with monogram lower right, 'P.T.'...
Paper, Oil, Board
Ruz Vertical Blue Black Abstract Acrylic on paper Painting
By Rafael Ruz
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Original work of the artist RUZ Ruz. astract. Vertical. blue .black - Abstract Acrylic on paper Painting Perfect state virtual frame While contemplating the painting of Ruz, we are i...
Paper, Acrylic
Eternal Sunsets PULSE: - Meditative Radiant Magenta Pink Abstract Painting
By Jason DeMeo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abstract minimalist artist Jason DeMeo presents a collection of artworks designed to engage viewers in a meditative experience, drawing them closer to the enduring ideals of truth, b...
Gold Leaf
$1,950
“So Plant, So Animal III” (Animalia, Fuana, Bold, Graphic, Abstract, Neutral)
Located in Paris, IDF
Bold yet delicately portrayed, "So Plant, So Animal III" is an abstract piece framed to perfection, offering a timeless neutral color palette. The central theme captures the essence ...
Linen, Wood, India Ink, Acrylic
$18,000
"Nature and Human Relationships – Embrace 3 –” Mixed Media Abstract Painting
By Suki Maguire
Located in New York, NY
Unorthodox; yet effective, Suki treats us to a series of works that tantalizes the imagination with bold strokes of dark and light, hinting at shapes both human and ethereal and pull...
Linen, Mixed Media
$9,484
The studio, Large Textured Abstract, Geometric, Oil painting, Contemporary Art
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Sophie Dumont, French contemporary painter whose works are held in private and museum collections, created The Studio in 2018. This large oil on canvas belongs to her celebrated “ate...
Oil
Contemporary Big Abstract Vivid Strokes Colors Artist Christina Gschwantner
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of Au...
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
The Room of Metamorphosis - Tempera by Leo Guida - 1998
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
The Room of Metamorphosis is an original contemporary artwork realized in 1998 by the italian artist Leo Guida (1992-2017). Original mixed colored tempera. Study of colors for the ...
Tempera
$1,005Sale Price|73% Off
Veiled Currents I – Nordic Abstract Acrylic Painting with Black Fabric Texture
Located in Lahti, FI
In 'Veiled Currents' series, EMMI IIDA explores the essence of the Water element as it aligns with the Feng Shui principles of the North, associated with flow, adaptability, and care...
Canvas, Acrylic, Fabric, Glue
$260
"My Lovely Provence in Summer", Small Acrylic Nature Landscape France Painting
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
“My Lovely Provence in Summer” – Original Acrylic on Paper, 15 × 21 cm (5.9 × 8.3 inches) French contemporary artist Natalya Mougenot presents “My Lovely Provence in Summer,” a lumi...
Paper, Acrylic
Magnolia Bouquet, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
"Every spring I get inspired by spectacular blooming magnolias," shares artist Oksana Johnson. "This time, I arranged contrasting white and dark maroon blosso...
Oil
Winter bouquet, oil floral, vertical, atmospheric, flowers
Located in Oslo, NO
In Winter Bouquet, Irina Forrester captures the quiet elegance of a seasonal still life. Each winter the family spends holiday time together in the country house in England. The arti...
Canvas, Oil
$872Sale Price|54% Off
Lyrical Abstract Expressionist Gouache on Paper, Signed, 81x61 cm
Located in Cotignac, FR
Lyrical abstract expressionist gouache on paper by French artist Michel Loiseau. Signed bottom right. Michel Loiseau-Rizzo, born in 1937 is an illust...
Paper, Gouache
The Italian-American’s 2020 abstract painting “The Hoe” personifies his “art of not knowing.”
In his current show at New York's Lehmann Maupin gallery, the Puerto Rican–born talent reveals new paintings with a semiautobiographical aspect.