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.
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
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 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
$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
Edward Marecak “Pods” Abstract Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting, 1960s
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
Bold and highly collectible, “Pods” is an original mid-century modern abstract oil painting by renowned Colorado artist Edward Marecak. Known for his distinctive visual language that...
Oil
Edward Marecak “Gold Witch” 1980 Modernist Semi-Abstract Oil Painting
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
Bold, expressive, and instantly eye-catching, “The Gold Witch” is a 1980 original oil painting by Colorado modernist Edward Marecak. Known for his distinctive blend of abstraction an...
Oil
Edward Marecak Demeter and Persephone 1960s Mythological Modernist Oil
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
A striking 1960s mid-century modern oil painting by Edward Marecak titled Demeter and Persephone, depicting the mythological mother-and-daughter figures through a bold modernist abst...
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
$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
Edward Marecak 1965 Abstract Mixed Media Painting Garden Mid Century Art
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
Original 1965 abstract mixed media painting titled “The Garden” by American modernist Edward Marecak (1919–1993), a significant figure in the development of mid-century modern art in...
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
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
$3,000
Edward Marecak Witches Entrance 1960s Abstract Geometric Figures Painting
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
A bold 1960s abstract geometric composition by Edward Marecak titled Witches Entrance, depicting stylized figures emerging through a structured field of color and form. The painting ...
Acrylic, Oil Pastel
$5,760Sale Price|20% Off
Edward Marecak Semi-Abstract Mythological Oil Painting Modernist Figures
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
A bold and highly collectible mid-century modern oil painting by Edward Marecak, this semi-abstract mythological composition exemplifies the artist’s signature fusion of classical narrative, symbolic figuration, and vibrant modernist abstraction. Rendered in richly layered oil, the painting transforms ancient mythological subject matter into a dynamic, color-saturated visual language. Stylized human figures emerge through bold outlines, patterned surfaces, and interlocking color fields, creating a composition that feels both narrative and abstract at once. Marecak’s approach is deeply rooted in his Slovak heritage and fascination with folklore, opera, and Greek mythology, which he consistently reinterpreted through a modernist lens. Rather than depicting literal scenes, he constructs symbolic environments where figures, gestures, and architectural forms merge into a rhythmic, mosaic-like structure. The result is a visually complex and emotionally charged work that reflects Marecak’s position as one of Colorado’s most distinctive mid-century modernists. His practice bridges folk-inspired imagery, surrealist abstraction, and postwar expressionism, placing him firmly within the broader evolution of American modern art. Mythological works such as this are among the most sought-after in Marecak’s oeuvre, as they represent his most fully realized synthesis of storytelling and abstraction. These compositions often feature densely layered surfaces, bold chromatic contrasts, and theatrical figuration that echoes both Byzantine iconography and modernist experimentation. A long-standing figure in the Denver modern...
Oil
Edward Marecak 1940s Abstract Chicken Drawing Ink Modernist Framed
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
A striking and highly collectible original 1940s pen and ink drawing by Edward Marecak, this dynamic composition titled The Chicken presents a bold, abstract interpretation of a fami...
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
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
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
$2,600
Edward Marecak "Mystic Ladders" 1960 Mid Century Abstract Mixed Media Painting
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
A captivating mid-century abstract mixed media painting titled Mystic Ladders by American modernist Edward Marecak, created circa 1960. This richly layered composition exemplifies Ma...
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
$4,200
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 Clowns Jugglers Acrobats 1986 Abstract Circus Oil Painting
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
A vibrant 1986 abstract circus painting by Edward Marecak titled Clowns, Jugglers and Acrobats, depicting a dynamic ensemble of performers in motion—clowns, jugglers, and acrobats re...
Oil
$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
$5,800Sale Price|20% Off
Edward Marecak “Three Fates Confused” 1970s Abstract Figurative Oil Painting
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
A vibrant and imaginative abstract figurative oil painting by noted Denver modernist Edward Marecak, titled Three Fates Confused. Created in the 1970s, thi...
Oil
$2,200
Edward Marecak Mystic Writing Abstract Ink Acrylic Mid Century Painting
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
A compelling mid-century abstract ink and acrylic painting by Edward Marecak titled Mystic Writing, featuring a structured field of symbolic forms, geometric divisions, and layered t...
Ink, Acrylic
$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 “Small City Park” Mid-Century Abstract Oil Painting
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
Vibrant and expressive, “Small City Park” is a compelling mid-century abstract painting by Colorado modernist Edward Marecak. Known for his unique visual language blending abstractio...
Acrylic, Watercolor
$4,500
Edward Marecak Geometric Abstract Oil Painting 1990 Colorado Modernist Art
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
A vibrant geometric abstraction by Colorado modernist Edward Marecak, this 1990 oil on canvas painting exemplifies the artist’s exploration of structure, color, and playful visual rh...
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
$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
Edward Marecak Frost Flowers Mid Century Abstract Pastel Ink Drawing 60s
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
A beautifully balanced mid-century abstract drawing titled Frost Flowers by American modernist Edward Marecak, created circa 1965 and executed in pastel and ink on paper. The composi...
Oil Pastel, Ink
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