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Catherine Howe Art

American, b. 1958

At first glance, the work of American artist Catherine Howe resembles 17th-century still lifes. It’s true that the New York native draws on paintings by Dutch and Flemish Old Masters, but a range of influences such as postwar Abstract Expressionism, Rococo and Baroque art are at play, and what initially appears as the typical still-life subjects — flowers or food — melts away upon closer inspection. Howe's abstract paintings are a study of the process of painting — the rush of shimmering colors, energetic brushstrokes, and mediums, which are often acrylics, beeswax and copper leaf, are the stars of the show.

Howe was born in Buffalo in 1959. She earned her MFA in painting from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Her first exhibit took place in 1987 at White Columns in New York City, a nonprofit space for up-and-coming artists to showcase their work. At this time, Howe was still living in Buffalo and serving as a curator at the Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center. In 1989, she moved to New York City and took on a role as associate director of White Columns, which she held until 1995. During her time at White Columns, Howe started garnering attention for her novel style and use of material. 

Howe has since then exhibited throughout the United States, as well as at international exhibitions in London, Paris, Amsterdam and Munich. Her paintings have been featured in publications like Art in America, the New York Times and Artforum. She is a New York Academy of Art professor and served as Chair of the Department of Critical Studies until 2021.

Howe currently splits her time between her home in Manhattan and the Hudson Valley. She continues to exhibit around the United States.

On 1stDibs, find original Catherine Howe paintings, prints, mixed media works and other art.

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Artist: Catherine Howe
Abstract, Beige and White, Reflective painting 'Flower Float no. 1'
By Catherine Howe
Located in White Plains, NY
Available at Madelyn Jordon Fine Art. 'Blue/Gold/Silver Mica Painting (Flower Float no. 1)' 2024 by Catherine Howe. Interference pigments, acrylic, glass micro beads, aluminum leaf, ...
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2010s Contemporary Catherine Howe Art

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Abstract, Beige and White, Reflective painting 'Flower Float no. 3'
By Catherine Howe
Located in White Plains, NY
Available at Madelyn Jordon Fine Art. 'Blue/Gold Mica Painting (Flower Float No. 3)' 2023 by Catherine Howe. Interference pigments, acrylic, glass micro beads, aluminum leaf, and whi...
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2010s Contemporary Catherine Howe Art

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Foil

Abstract, Beige and White, Reflective painting 'Flower Float no. 2'
By Catherine Howe
Located in White Plains, NY
Available at Madelyn Jordon Fine Art. 'Blue/Gold/Silver Mica Painting (Flower Float no. 2)' 2024 by Catherine Howe. Interference pigments, acrylic, glass micro beads, aluminum leaf, ...
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2010s Contemporary Catherine Howe Art

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Gold leaf, Mixed Media, Still Life Painting, Catherine Howe, Opal Painting(gold)
By Catherine Howe
Located in White Plains, NY
'Opal Painting (gold)' 2018 by Catherine Howe. Fluorescent & mica pigments in acrylic mediums, 24K gold leaf gilded on canvas, 30 x 30 in.. This painting features Howe's signature ab...
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2010s Contemporary Catherine Howe Art

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Gold Leaf

Still life, Reverse Mylar Painting, Catherine Howe 'Blue Composition (2)'
By Catherine Howe
Located in White Plains, NY
Reverse Mylar Painting, 'Blue Composition (2),' 2017 by Catherine Howe. Oil and acrylic mediums on polyester sheeting, 40 x 30 in. / White Frame: 46 x 40.25 in. Howe's reverse-paint...
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2010s Contemporary Catherine Howe Art

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Mylar, Oil, Acrylic

Still life, Mica Pigment Painting, Catherine Howe, Tulip
By Catherine Howe
Located in White Plains, NY
'Tulip' by Catherine Howe, 2015. Acrylic and interference mica pigment and resin on canvas, 40 x 30 inches. In gold, silver and white. Howe's abstracted still life florals are painte...
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2010s Contemporary Catherine Howe Art

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Canvas, Resin, Acrylic, Mica

Gestural, Mixed Media painting 'Iridescent Pearl Painting (Ariel)'
By Catherine Howe
Located in White Plains, NY
Available at Madelyn Jordon Fine Art. 'Iridescent Pearl Painting (Ariel)' 2023 by Catherine Howe. Acrylic mediums, interference and mineral pigments ...
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2010s Contemporary Catherine Howe Art

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Gestural, Metal Leaf painting 'Luminous Painting (hot pinks)'
By Catherine Howe
Located in White Plains, NY
Available at Madelyn Jordon Fine Art. 'Luminous Painting (hot pinks)' 2022 by Catherine Howe. Pigments, acrylic, white and copper leaf, and glass micro-beads on canvas, 48 x 60 in. T...
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2010s Contemporary Catherine Howe Art

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Still life, Mica Pigment Painting, Catherine Howe, Zig Zag
By Catherine Howe
Located in White Plains, NY
“Zig Zag” by Catherine Howe, 2016. Acrylic and interference mica pigment and resin on canvas, 60 x 48 inches. Howe's abstracted still life florals are painted with a matte white gess...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Catherine Howe Art

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Mica

Still life, Reverse Mylar Painting, Catherine Howe, Blue Composition (1)
By Catherine Howe
Located in White Plains, NY
Reverse Mylar Painting, 'Blue Composition (1),' 2017 by Catherine Howe. Molding paste, oil and acrylic mediums on polyester sheeting, 40 x 30 in. / White Frame: 46 x 40.25 in. Howe's...
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2010s Contemporary Catherine Howe Art

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Mylar, Oil, Acrylic

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