Edward Marecak was an American painter who was born in 1919. Growing up in the farming community of Brunswick, Ohio, he showed early artistic promise, hired by the National Youth Administration to document historic barns. In 1946, Marecak came to the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center for a year and after a semester interlude at Cranbrook returned to study lithography with Lawrence Barrett. There he also met his future wife and sometime collaborator, ceramicist Theresa Madonna Fortin. Given the opportunity to teach a summer course at the University of Colorado, he decided to obtain a teaching certificate at the University of Denver and subsequently embarked on his 25-year career in the Denver Public School system. Rather than pursue fame, Edward Marecak directed his zeal toward fostering younger generations in the principles of art as well as his simple philosophies. Moreover, his teaching salary allowed him to ply his prodigious talent at whatever he pleased, instead of bending to the dictates of trends and sales. Having inherited his faith in education from his Slovakian immigrant parents, Marecak could add the shaping of lives to his mastery of art forms, including lithographs, monoprints, drawings, hooked rugs, ceramics, paintings, wood sculptures, stained-glass windows and jewelry. While exhibiting in his lifetime, he was, in his wife’s words, “his own greatest collector”, but shows and his popularity at the Kirkland Museum have positioned Marecak posthumously among Colorado’s pre-eminent modernists. As a child, Marecak was enthralled by the Carpathian tales of magic and supernatural beings told by his grandmother. As with other artists with roots in Eastern Europe, his artistic turn to folk tradition would free him from learned practices of perspective and modeling in favor of flat patterns within patterns and brilliant, throbbing color. While others ventured further into abstraction, Marecak stylized figurative elements into crowded compositions that appeared like a mosaic or stained glass. As he matured, he could declare, “I am still very much a Byzantine designer and my joy with what color can do grows all the time”. The traceries of strong outlines and bold shapes provide compartments for vibrant colors, contrasts and rough textures that can scarcely be contained. The Kirkland Museum staged a retrospective of Edward and Donna Marecak in 2007.
“Pods” Abstract Oil Painting by Edward Marecak Mid-Century Modern Art
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
“Pods” is an original mid-century modern abstract oil painting by renowned 20th-century Denver artist Edward Marecak (1919–1993). This striking composition showcases Marecak’s signat...
Oil
1985 Abstract Oil Painting by Colorado Modernist Edward Marecak
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
This original 1985 abstract oil painting by acclaimed Colorado modernist Edward Marecak (1919–1993) is a vibrant and sophisticated example of his mature artistic language. Executed i...
Oil
$2,800
Calligraphy, 1964 Abstract Mid-Century Painting by Edward Marecak, Denver Artist
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
"Calligraphy" is an original mid-20th-century abstract painting by celebrated Denver artist Edward Marecak (1919–1993). Executed in mixed media on paper, the composition features dyn...
Mixed Media
"The Gold Witch" – Colorado Modernist Semi-Abstract Oil by Edward Marecak
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
“The Gold Witch” is a striking original semi-abstract oil painting by mid-20th century Denver artist Edward Marecak. The composition features an abstracted female figure, rendered in...
Oil
Edward Marecak Mid Century Abstract Geometric Woodcut Color Print Fine Art
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
This original mid-century woodcut print by Edward Marecak demonstrates the artist’s interest in bold geometry, structured composition, and strong color relationships. The work reflec...
Woodcut
Edward Marecak “I Have the Trump Card” 1991 Large Figural Oil on Burlap
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
“I Have the Trump Card” (1991) is a powerful original oil on burlap laid on board by noted Denver modernist Edward Marecak. This large-scale abstract figural composition depicts thre...
Oil
$5,495
Edward Marecek “Demeter and Persephone” 1960s Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
Demeter and Persephone is a captivating 1960s original oil painting by renowned Denver modernist Edward Marecek (1919–2004). Inspired by Greek mythology, the composition portrays Dem...
Oil
$2,200
“Witches Banner” 1960s Abstract Painting by Edward Marecak, Signed, Unframed
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
Witches Banner is an original mid-century abstract painting by celebrated Denver modernist Edward Marecak (1919–1993), created circa 1960s. This bold, expressionistic work features r...
Crayon, Acrylic
$2,600
Edward Marecak “Flying the Kite of Happiness” 1970 Abstract Figurative Painting
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
"Flying the Kite of Happiness" is a joyful and expressive 1970 oil painting by celebrated Denver modernist Edward Marecak (1919–1993). Known for his...
Acrylic
Witches Entrance 1960s Abstract Geometric Composition, Figures in Red Green Blue
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
A dynamic and boldly imaginative work by celebrated mid-century Denver artist Edward Marecak, "Witches Entrance" is an original abstract painting dating to the 1960s. Rich in color a...
Oil Pastel, Acrylic
$5,760Sale Price|20% Off
Edward Marecak Semi-Abstract Mythological Oil Painting, Mid-Century Modern
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
“Sybils Telling Cosmic Jokes on Mankind” is a vibrant 1960s semi-abstract oil painting by acclaimed Denver modernist Edward Marecak (1919–1993). This powerful composition blends myth...
Oil
1965 Mid-Century Abstract Mixed Media “The Garden” by Edward Marecak
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
Painted in 1965, “The Garden” is a vibrant mid-century abstract mixed media composition by American modernist Edward Marecak (1919–1993). Executed in burnished crayon and acrylic on ...
Crayon, Acrylic
$1,750
Original 1940s Abstract Pen & Ink Drawing “The Chicken” by Edward Marecak
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
This striking original pen and ink drawing, titled “The Chicken”, was created by celebrated 20th-century American modernist Edward Marecak (1919–1993) in the 1940s. A powerful exampl...
Paper, Ink
$5,500
Mid-Century Abstract Nude Painting, Goddess of Fertility, Edward Marecak 1966
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
A bold and visually arresting mid-century modern oil painting, Goddess of Fertility (1966) by Edward Marecak presents a richly symbolic and sensual composition centered on intertwine...
Canvas, Oil
$5,500
Edward Marecak Winter Witches 1990 Oil Painting on Burlap, Colorado Modernist
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
“Winter Witches in an Upside World Interfering with Each Other” is a monumental 1990 oil painting on burlap by acclaimed Denver modernist Edward Marecak (1919–1993). Signed and dated...
Oil
Edward Marecak X Marks the Spot 1960s Abstract Mixed Media Painting
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
“X Marks the Spot” is a compelling abstract mixed media painting from the 1960s by acclaimed Denver modernist Edward Marecak (1919–1993). Executed in acrylic and pastel on paper, the...
Pastel, Acrylic
Edward Marecak “Still Life with Smiling Face” 1969 Original Oil Painting
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
This original circa 1969 oil painting, titled “Still Life with Smiling Face,” is a vibrant and character-rich work by influential Denver modernist Edward Marecak. Known for his imagi...
Oil
Edward Marecak 1980s Three Figures Semi Abstract Oil Painting Modern Art
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
This original 1980s oil on canvas by Edward Marecak presents a compelling example of the artist’s mature style, blending semi-abstract composition with recognizable human forms. The ...
Oil
$5,800Sale Price|20% Off
The Three Fates Confused by Edward Marecak, 1970s Modernist Oil Painting
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
“The Three Fates Confused” is a vibrant and imaginative 1970s figural abstraction by celebrated Denver modernist Edward Marecak (1919–1993). This large-sca...
Oil
Edward Marecak “Mystic Ladders” Mid-Century Abstract Mixed Media Painting
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
"Mystic Ladders" is an original mid-20th century abstract painting by noted Denver modernist Edward Marecak (1919–1993), a pivotal figure in Colorado’s postwar art movement. Executed...
Pastel, Acrylic
Edward Marecak Soft Pastel Abstract Painting on Paper c.1960s
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
“Winter Palace” is a poetic abstract painting on paper by 20th-century Denver artist Edward Marecak (1919–1993), created circa the 1960s. Executed in a delicate combination of acryli...
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Watercolor
$4,500
“Clowns, Jugglers and Acrobats” by Edward Marecak, 1986 Abstract Circus Art
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
Bursting with color and kinetic energy, “Clowns, Jugglers and Acrobats” is a dynamic 1986 original painting by celebrated Colorado modernist Edward Marecak. Known for his bold visual...
Oil
Frost Flowers, 1960s Mid-Century Pastel & Ink Drawing in Grayscale Tones
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
Frost Flowers is an original circa 1965 mixed media drawing by celebrated Denver-based artist Edward Marecak. Executed in pastel and ink on paper, thi...
Oil Pastel, Ink
$4,200
1980s 'Zeus, Venus & Hera' Semi-Abstract Oil Painting, Mythological Figural Art
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
This captivating 1982 oil painting titled 'Zeus, Venus, and Hera' is a stunning example of semi-abstract figurative art by Edward Marecak (1919-1993), a prominent Denver modernist ar...
Oil
Edward Marecak “Mystic Writing” Abstract Ink & Acrylic Painting, Mid-Century
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
This captivating abstract composition, Mystic Writing, by celebrated Denver artist Edward Marecak, masterfully blends ink and acrylic on paper to create a visually rich and symbolic ...
Ink, Acrylic
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
1950 Modernist Figurative “Fertility Goddesses” by Edward Marecak
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
This striking mid-20th century modernist figurative painting titled “Fertility Goddesses” was created circa 1950 by celebrated Denver modernist Edward Marecak (1919–1993). Executed i...
Oil
"A Small City Park" Mid-Century Abstract by Edward Marecak, Colorado Modernist
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
Discover A Small City Park, an original mid-century modern abstract painting by acclaimed Denver artist Edward Marecak (1919–1993). Executed in acrylic and watercolor on paper, this ...
Acrylic, Watercolor
$3,250
1987 Figurative Harvest Scene Oil Painting “Autumn Harvest” by Edward Marecak
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
Painted in 1987, “Autumn Harvest” is a vibrant figurative oil painting by American modernist Edward Marecak (1919–1993). The composition depicts seven women gathered within a richly ...
Oil
Edward Marecak Oil Painting – Semi-Abstract Parcheesi Modernist Art, 1990
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
Parcheesi is a vibrant and imaginative 1990 semi-abstract oil on canvas by renowned Denver modernist Edward Marecak (1919–1993). In this dynamic composition, Marecak reinterprets the classic Parcheesi board...
Oil
$2,780Sale Price|20% Off
Edward Marecak 1984 Masks & Flowers Abstract Oil Painting Modern Art
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
This original 1984 oil on canvas by Edward Marecak represents the artist’s mature period of American abstract painting. The composition combines expressive color with mask-inspired f...
Oil
$3,750
Mid-Century Modern Triptych “Dance of Salome” – Vibrant Figurative Oil, 1967
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
A bold and visually commanding mid-century modern triptych, The Dance of Salome (1967) by Edward Marecak transforms a dramatic biblical narrative into a vivid, color-saturated work o...
Oil
Edward Marecak “Masks” 1980s Vivid Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
“Masks” (1980s) is a bold and dynamic oil on board painting by celebrated Colorado modernist Edward Marecak. The work features a striking mosaic-style composition rendered in vivid, ...
Oil
1983 Modernist Semi-Abstract Still Life with Masks by Edward Marecak
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
This striking 1983 semi-abstract modernist still life painting titled “Still Life with Masks” was created by Denver modernist Edward Marecak (1919–1993). Executed in bold oil on boar...
Oil
$2,250Sale Price|33% Off
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Figurative Painting, Four Winter Months, Marecak 198
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
A refined and visually compelling late-period work, The Four Winter Months (1985) by Edward Marecak presents a rhythmic arrangement of four semi-abstract figures, each evoking the pa...
Canvas, Oil