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.
Edward Marecak “To Troy To Troy” 1950 Mid-Century Abstract Painting
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
A rare and evocative 1950 mid-century abstract painting by American artist Edward Marecak, 'To Troy To Troy' captures the expressive energy and intellectual depth of postwar modernis...
Acrylic
Mystical Modernist Oil Painting by Edward Marecak “The Gold Witch”
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
“The Gold Witch” is a captivating 1980 semi-abstract oil painting by celebrated Colorado modernist Edward Marecak, whose visionary works merged mythology, folklore, spirituality, and...
Oil
Edward Marecak Surrealist Still Life Oil Painting with Smiling Face, 1969
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
A vibrant and imaginative original oil painting by acclaimed Denver modernist Edward Marecak (1919–1993), titled Still Life with Smiling Face and created circa 1969. Combining elemen...
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
$2,780Sale Price|20% Off
Edward Marecak, Masks & Flowers, 1984 Colorado Modernist Abstract Oil
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
A vibrant 1984 abstract oil painting by important Colorado modernist Edward Marecak (1919–1993), Masks & Flowers exemplifies the artist’s mature style of richly layered color, st...
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 Winter Witches Oil on Burlap Colorado Modernist Painting
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
An exceptional large-scale oil painting by celebrated Colorado modernist Edward Marecak (1919–1993), Winter Witches in an Upside World Interfering with Each Other is a monumental 199...
Oil
$1,295Sale Price|21% Off
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 “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
$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
$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
$5,000
Edward Marecak Masks 1980s Abstract Expressionist Colorado Modern Oil Painting
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
An important 1980s oil painting by celebrated Colorado modernist Edward Marecak (1919–1993), Masks is a vibrant and highly complex work that exemplifies the artist’s mature abstract ...
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 ...
Oil Pastel, Acrylic
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
$2,500
Edward Marecak Abstract Geometric Mixed Media Denver Modernist Painting
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
Exceptional original abstract mixed media painting by acclaimed Denver artist Edward Marecak (1919–1993), combining crayon and acrylic paint in a dynamic geometric composition. Rich ...
Crayon, Acrylic
$2,430
Edward Marecak Mystic Ladders 1960 Abstract Mixed Media Painting Modernist Art
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
“Mystic Ladders” is an original 1960 mixed media abstract painting by celebrated Colorado modernist Edward Marecak. This expressive work reflects the artist’s distinctive visual lang...
Pastel, 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
$5,200
Edward Marecak 1987 Enchanted Garden Abstract Textured Modernist Oil Painting
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
"Enchanted Garden” is an exceptional 1987 original abstract oil painting by acclaimed Colorado artist Edward Marecak (1919–1993), known for his distinctive fusion of American Moderni...
Canvas, Oil
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
Edward Marecak “Autumn Harvest” Figurative Oil Painting, 1987
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
A vibrant and richly patterned figurative oil painting by celebrated Colorado modernist Edward Marecak (1919–1993), titled Autumn Harvest and painted in 1987. The composition depicts...
Oil
$5,500
Edward Marecak 1966 Goddess of Fertility, Mythological Abstract Oil Painting
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
A powerful and richly symbolic 1966 oil painting by important Colorado modernist Edward Marecak (1919–1993), Goddess of Fertility presents intertwined male and female figures within a vibrant, semi-abstract composition inspired by themes of fertility, abundance, sensuality, and renewal. Marecak transforms the human figure into a rhythmic arrangement of bold outlines, flattened forms, saturated color, and decorative pattern. Reds, pinks, yellows, greens, and earthy tones create a jewel-like palette, while floral and fruit motifs reinforce the painting’s underlying themes of growth and fecundity. The result is simultaneously figurative, mythological, and highly modern. The composition exemplifies Marecak’s distinctive approach to American modernism. Drawing on his Slovakian heritage, Eastern European folk traditions, mythology, and Byzantine design, he developed a personal visual language in which figures and symbols are organized almost like pieces of a mosaic or stained-glass window. Strong linear contours contain fields of intense color, giving his paintings an unmistakable decorative and architectural quality. Dating from 1966, this is an especially compelling period work. Marecak's paintings from the 1960s demonstrate his mature synthesis of figuration, abstraction, folk influence, and symbolic storytelling. His posthumous reputation has grown significantly, with the Kirkland Museum having presented a retrospective of Edward and Donna Marecak...
Canvas, Oil
$2,600
Edward Marecak Flying Kite Happiness 1970 Abstract Figurative Oil Painting
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
“Flying the Kite of Happiness” is a vibrant 1970 oil painting by celebrated Colorado modernist Edward Marecak. This joyful and highly expressive com...
Acrylic
$4,800
Edward Marecak 1989 Three Figures Abstract Oil Painting, Colorado Modernist
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
Striking original 1989 oil on canvas by American modernist Edward Marecak (1919–1993), featuring three stylized human figures within a richly layered, semi-abstract composition. Mar...
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
$5,800
Edward Marecak 1983 Semi-Abstract Still Life Painting with Masks, Oil on Board
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
This original 1983 oil painting by Edward Marecak is a striking example of the artist’s mature semi-abstract modernist style. Titled 'Still Life with Masks', the composition blends f...
Oil
Edward Marecak “Zeus, Venus & Hera” Semi-Abstract Oil Painting 1980s
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
A bold and imaginative semi-abstract oil painting by American artist Edward Marecak, depicting the mythological figures Zeus, Venus, and Hera in a richly symbolic and expressive comp...
Oil
$2,250Sale Price|33% Off
Edward Marecak "The Four Winter Months" 1985 Abstract Figurative Oil Painting
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
Edward Marecak (American, 1919–1993) The Four Winter Months, 1985 Oil on canvas, Signed Dimensions: 24½ × 30½ inches A refined late-period example of American Modernism, The Four Wi...
Canvas, Oil
$5,500
Large-Scale Edward Marecak Abstract Figurative Painting, 1991, Expressionist Art
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
“I Have the Trump Card” is a bold and psychologically charged 1991 oil painting by acclaimed Denver modernist Edward Marecak, whose visionary body of work merged folklore, mythology,...
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
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
$3,100
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 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
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
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
$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
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Edward Marecak "Fertility Goddesses" Mid-Century Modern Figurative Oil Painting
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
Edward Marecak (American, 1919–1993) Fertility Goddesses, 1950 Oil on board Signed lower right, Titled and dated verso Image: 36 × 24 inches Framed: 37½ × 25¼ × 1½ inches A remarkab...
Oil