Judith Wyer Figurative Paintings

Figurative painting of a male figure viewing paintings by Thomas Eakins at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City "Thinking Eakins" painted by Judith Wyer, in 2020 oil on linen 18 x 14 inches unframed, 19 x 15 inches with white stained wood frame Artist signature, verso This figurative painting was made by Connecticut based artist, Judith Wyer, in 2020. The painting features a mysterious male figure looking intently at "The Thinker", a portrait of Louis N. Kenton, by Thomas Kenton. The figure in the painting stares at the viewer, as if in dialogue. Curiously, they are dressed in the same outfit and captured in a similar stance. Another famous Eakins portrait entitled "Artist's Wife and His Setter Dog", seen in the background, lends further intrigue to this peculiar painting. Artist Statement: Making a painting is a journey with an unknown destination.. In this respect, I consider my process much like a writer where the narrative seems to develop itself. The relationship of the word and the image is crucial. My work often begins with a photograph of a captivating image, a fleeting moment of everyday existence. From this I begin the process of developing the narrative which most often requires numerous edits and lengthy periods of just looking at the work and not touching it. This can take years. The work and I grow together which hopefully yields a provocative and intimate elucidation of the human condition. Once I arrive on a title, which is almost never at the outset, everything comes into sharper focus and the work's form and meaning come into closer agreement. . In fact, I never consider a piece finished. The challenge of one piece informs the next which sometimes leads to resurrecting an incomplete piece from the past. My attic is full of such unfinished works. The words of Diego Velazquez continue to guide me, "Es Verdad, No Pintura." Artist Resume: Judith Wyer is an artist based in Connecticut. Education Master of Fine Arts, Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, New York, 1994 Arts Student League, New York, New York, 1990-92 Private studies with Robert Kulicke, New York, New York, 1991 Intermittent Studies, National Academy of Design, School of Visual Arts, Art Students League, New York, New York, 1975-1990 Bachelor of Arts, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, 1975 Selected One Person Shows Recent Work, Hotchkiss Library, Sharon, Connecticut, 2019 “Presence,” Art Wall David Hunt Library, Falls Village, Connecticut, 2018 Winner’s Exhibition, Washington Art Association, Washington Connecticut, 2017 “The Art of the Bloom,” Minor Memorial Library Community Gallery, Roxbury, Connecticut, 2016 “Painting People,” Art Wall, David Hunt Library, Falls Village, Connecticut, 2015 “Getting There,” David Hunt Library Gallery, 2013 “Going Places,” Bachelier Cardonsky Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 2009 “Beyond Nature,” Bachelier Cardonsky, Kent, Connecticut, 2006 “Their Portraits and Their Works,” Bachelier Cardonsky Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 2003 “Humanity,” Bachelier Cardonsky Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 2002 “Life and Still Life,” Bachelier Cardonsky Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 2001 “Bravo,” Paris, New York, Kent Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 1999 “Underground, On the Ground, Above Ground,” Paris, New York, Kent Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 1998 “Visions,” Paris, New York, Kent Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 1996 Master of Fine Arts Exhibition, Chuck Levitan Gallery, New York, New York, 1995 “Classical Extremes,” Paris, New York, Kent Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 1995 Selected Group Shows “Seeing Red,” Meeting House Gallery, New Marboro, Massachusetts, 2019 “Girls”, Howland Cultural Center, Beacon, New York, 2018 “100!”, Howland Cultural Center, Beacon, New York, 2017 “Meeting Past,” Akin Library, Pawling, New York, 2016 “Meeting Past,” Akin Library, Pawling, New York, 2015 “Meeting Past,” Akin Library, Pawling, New York, 2014 “Just Drawing,” MidHudson Heritage Center, Poughkeepsie, New York, 2014 “On the Move,” Flinn Gallery, Greenwich, Connecticut, 2014 Invitational show, PUAB, Bethel, Connecticut, 2012 Invitational show, Front Street Gallery, Patterson, New York, 2012 “Still Life,” Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson, New York, 2010 “Painted Cities,” Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson, New York, 2010 “Closing Show,” Bachelier Cardonsky Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 2009 “Twentieth Year Anniversary,” Bachelier Cardonsky, Kent, Connecticut, 2008 “Memorial for Jacques,” Bachelier Cardonsky, Kent, Connecticut, 2008 “Small Works,” Bachelier Cardonsky Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 2007 “Diverging Similarities,” Chocolate Church Arts Center, Bath, Maine 2006 “Textural Rhythms,” Bachelier Cardonsky Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 2006 “Animals,” Paris, New York, Kent Gallery, Kent Connecticut, 2005 “Doors,” Bachelier Cardonsky Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 2005 “Small Works,” Bachelier Cardonsky Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 2004 “Bridge to the Country,” Kismet Gallery, New York, New York, 2003 “Chairs,” Paris, New York, Kent Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 2003 “Still Life,” Bachelier Cardonsky Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 2002 “Urban Scenes,” Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson, New York, 2001 “Works on Paper,” Exhibition Space 156, Brooklyn, New York, 2001 “Summer Show,” Holland Fine Arts, Nantucket, Massachusetts, 2001 “Small Works,” Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson, New York, 2001 “Urban Imagery,” Bachelier Cardonsky, Kent, Connecticut, 2001 “The Painting in the Painting,” Bachelier Cardonsky Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 2000 Selected Juried Shows Blue Mountain Gallery, New York, N.Y., Martica Sawin, juror, 2020 Blue Mountain Gallery, New York, N.Y., Eric Aho...

Figurative painting of two sisters viewing paintings at The Metropolitan Museum of Art "Sisters," painted by Judith Wyer, in 2020 oil on linen 16 x 16 inch...

Figurative painting of a lady viewing paintings at The Metropolitan Museum of Art "Glance" painted by Judith Wyer, in 2020 oil on linen 15 x 19 inches unfr...

*There are two paintings included in this listing: "Gauguin's Girl", painted by Judith Wyer, in 2018 (Figurative paintings of a woman viewing a painting ...

Figurative painting a blonde woman seated in front of a portrait at The Metropolitan Museum of Art "Look Back" painted by Judith Wyer, in 2020 oil on linen 20 x 15 inches unframed, 20.25 x 15.25 inches with natural wood frame Artist signature, verso This figurative painting was made by Connecticut based artist, Judith Wyer, in 2020. The painting captures a scene of a young blonde woman gazing at a portrait at the Metropolitan Museum. The woman in the 18th century portrait with the gilded frame seems to be the same age as the seated viewer, so, as the title suggests, we get the sense that the modern day woman is 'looking back' on what it may had been like to be alive when the portrait was painted. The piece is complemented with a natural dark wood frame and is in excellent condition. Artist Statement: Making a painting is a journey with an unknown destination.. In this respect, I consider my process much like a writer where the narrative seems to develop itself. The relationship of the word and the image is crucial. My work often begins with a photograph of a captivating image, a fleeting moment of everyday existence. From this I begin the process of developing the narrative which most often requires numerous edits and lengthy periods of just looking at the work and not touching it. This can take years. The work and I grow together which hopefully yields a provocative and intimate elucidation of the human condition. Once I arrive on a title, which is almost never at the outset, everything comes into sharper focus and the work's form and meaning come into closer agreement. . In fact, I never consider a piece finished. The challenge of one piece informs the next which sometimes leads to resurrecting an incomplete piece from the past. My attic is full of such unfinished works.The words of Diego Velazquez continue to guide me, "Es Verdad, No Pintura." Artist Resume: Judith Wyer is an artist based in Connecticut. Education Master of Fine Arts, Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, New York, 1994 Arts Student League, New York, New York, 1990-92 Private studies with Robert Kulicke, New York, New York, 1991 Intermittent Studies, National Academy of Design, School of Visual Arts, Art Students League, New York, New York, 1975-1990 Bachelor of Arts, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, 1975 Selected One Person Shows Recent Work, Hotchkiss Library, Sharon, Connecticut, 2019 “Presence,” Art Wall David Hunt Library, Falls Village, Connecticut, 2018 Winner’s Exhibition, Washington Art Association, Washington Connecticut, 2017 “The Art of the Bloom,” Minor Memorial Library Community Gallery, Roxbury, Connecticut, 2016 “Painting People,” Art Wall, David Hunt Library, Falls Village, Connecticut, 2015 “Getting There,” David Hunt Library Gallery, 2013 “Going Places,” Bachelier Cardonsky Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 2009 “Beyond Nature,” Bachelier Cardonsky, Kent, Connecticut, 2006 “Their Portraits and Their Works,” Bachelier Cardonsky Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 2003 “Humanity,” Bachelier Cardonsky Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 2002 “Life and Still Life,” Bachelier Cardonsky Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 2001 “Bravo,” Paris, New York, Kent Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 1999 “Underground, On the Ground, Above Ground,” Paris, New York, Kent Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 1998 “Visions,” Paris, New York, Kent Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 1996 Master of Fine Arts Exhibition, Chuck Levitan Gallery, New York, New York, 1995 “Classical Extremes,” Paris, New York, Kent Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 1995 Selected Group Shows “Seeing Red,” Meeting House Gallery, New Marboro, Massachusetts, 2019 “Girls”, Howland Cultural Center, Beacon, New York, 2018 “100!”, Howland Cultural Center, Beacon, New York, 2017 “Meeting Past,” Akin Library, Pawling, New York, 2016 “Meeting Past,” Akin Library, Pawling, New York, 2015 “Meeting Past,” Akin Library, Pawling, New York, 2014 “Just Drawing,” MidHudson Heritage Center, Poughkeepsie, New York, 2014 “On the Move,” Flinn Gallery, Greenwich, Connecticut, 2014 Invitational show, PUAB, Bethel, Connecticut, 2012 Invitational show, Front Street Gallery, Patterson, New York, 2012 “Still Life,” Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson, New York, 2010 “Painted Cities,” Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson, New York, 2010 “Closing Show,” Bachelier Cardonsky Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 2009 “Twentieth Year Anniversary,” Bachelier Cardonsky, Kent, Connecticut, 2008 “Memorial for Jacques,” Bachelier Cardonsky, Kent, Connecticut, 2008 “Small Works,” Bachelier Cardonsky Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 2007 “Diverging Similarities,” Chocolate Church Arts Center, Bath, Maine 2006 “Textural Rhythms,” Bachelier Cardonsky Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 2006 “Animals,” Paris, New York, Kent Gallery, Kent Connecticut, 2005 “Doors,” Bachelier Cardonsky Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 2005 “Small Works,” Bachelier Cardonsky Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 2004 “Bridge to the Country,” Kismet Gallery, New York, New York, 2003 “Chairs,” Paris, New York, Kent Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 2003 “Still Life,” Bachelier Cardonsky Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 2002 “Urban Scenes,” Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson, New York, 2001 “Works on Paper,” Exhibition Space 156, Brooklyn, New York, 2001 “Summer Show,” Holland Fine Arts, Nantucket, Massachusetts, 2001 “Small Works,” Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson, New York, 2001 “Urban Imagery,” Bachelier Cardonsky, Kent, Connecticut, 2001 “The Painting in the Painting,” Bachelier Cardonsky Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 2000 Selected Juried Shows Blue Mountain Gallery, New York, N.Y., Martica Sawin, juror, 2020 Blue Mountain Gallery, New York, N.Y., Eric Aho, juror, 2019 Blue Mountain Gallery, New York, NY, John Yau, juror, 2018 Blue Mountain Gallery, New York, N.Y., Priscilla Vial Caldwell, juror, 2017 Washington Art Association, Washington Ct., Eric Aho, juror, 2016 Blue Mountain Gallery, New York, N.Y., juried by Stanley Lewis, 2016 Washington Art Association, Washington Ct., juried by William Bailey, 2015 23rd Annual Small Works Exhibition, Washington Square East Gallery, New York, New York, juried by Tricia Collins, Tricia Collins Fine Arts, 2000 173rd Annual Exhibition at the National Academy of Design, New York, New York, 1998 Bowery Gallery, New York, New York, juried by William Bailey, 1997 Women in the Visual Arts, Erector Square Gallery, New Haven, Connecticut, juried by Susanna Coffey...

Figurative painting of a museum guard with portrait paintings the Yale British Museum "Connoisseurs", painted by Judith Wyer, in 2017 oil on wood panel 9.5 x 13.25 inches with a handmade natural dark wood frame Artist signature, verso "Connoisseurs which was initially inspired by a gallery in the Yale British Museum and then was transformed by an interior in the San Diego Museum only to be finished with an imaginary interior to accommodate the idea of the connoisseurs, the Guard, the portrayed and the viewer wearing black." This figurative painting was made by Connecticut based artist, Judith Wyer, in 2017. The painting features a museum guard against the pale green and pink walls of the portrait gallery at the Yale British Museum. Portraits of prominent individuals gaze down at the guard and the woman in the background, creating an interesting commentary on class society. The painting is complemented with a handmade natural wood frame. Artist's statement about the painting: Connoisseurs which was initially inspired by a gallery in the Yale British Museum and then was transformed by an interior in the San Diego Museum only to be finished with an imaginary interior to accommodate the idea of the connoisseurs, the Guard, the portrayed and the viewer wearing black. Artist Statement: Making a painting is a journey with an unknown destination.. In this respect, I consider my process much like a writer where the narrative seems to develop itself. The relationship of the word and the image is crucial. My work often begins with a photograph of a captivating image, a fleeting moment of everyday existence. From this I begin the process of developing the narrative which most often requires numerous edits and lengthy periods of just looking at the work and not touching it. This can take years. The work and I grow together which hopefully yields a provocative and intimate elucidation of the human condition. Once I arrive on a title, which is almost never at the outset, everything comes into sharper focus and the work's form and meaning come into closer agreement. . In fact, I never consider a piece finished. The challenge of one piece informs the next which sometimes leads to resurrecting an incomplete piece from the past. My attic is full of such unfinished works.The words of Diego Velazquez continue to guide me, "Es Verdad, No Pintura." Artist Resume: Judith Wyer is an artist based in Connecticut. Education Master of Fine Arts, Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, New York, 1994 Arts Student League, New York, New York, 1990-92 Private studies with Robert Kulicke, New York, New York, 1991 Intermittent Studies, National Academy of Design, School of Visual Arts, Art Students League, New York, New York, 1975-1990 Bachelor of Arts, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, 1975 Selected One Person Shows Recent Work, Hotchkiss Library, Sharon, Connecticut, 2019 “Presence,” Art Wall David Hunt Library, Falls Village, Connecticut, 2018 Winner’s Exhibition, Washington Art Association, Washington Connecticut, 2017 “The Art of the Bloom,” Minor Memorial Library Community Gallery, Roxbury, Connecticut, 2016 “Painting People,” Art Wall, David Hunt Library, Falls Village, Connecticut, 2015 “Getting There,” David Hunt Library Gallery, 2013 “Going Places,” Bachelier Cardonsky Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 2009 “Beyond Nature,” Bachelier Cardonsky, Kent, Connecticut, 2006 “Their Portraits and Their Works,” Bachelier Cardonsky Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 2003 “Humanity,” Bachelier Cardonsky Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 2002 “Life and Still Life,” Bachelier Cardonsky Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 2001 “Bravo,” Paris, New York, Kent Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 1999 “Underground, On the Ground, Above Ground,” Paris, New York, Kent Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 1998 “Visions,” Paris, New York, Kent Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 1996 Master of Fine Arts Exhibition, Chuck Levitan Gallery, New York, New York, 1995 “Classical Extremes,” Paris, New York, Kent Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 1995 Selected Group Shows “Seeing Red,” Meeting House Gallery, New Marboro, Massachusetts, 2019 “Girls”, Howland Cultural Center, Beacon, New York, 2018 “100!”, Howland Cultural Center, Beacon, New York, 2017 “Meeting Past,” Akin Library, Pawling, New York, 2016 “Meeting Past,” Akin Library, Pawling, New York, 2015 “Meeting Past,” Akin Library, Pawling, New York, 2014 “Just Drawing,” MidHudson Heritage Center, Poughkeepsie, New York, 2014 “On the Move,” Flinn Gallery, Greenwich, Connecticut, 2014 Invitational show, PUAB, Bethel, Connecticut, 2012 Invitational show, Front Street Gallery, Patterson, New York, 2012 “Still Life,” Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson, New York, 2010 “Painted Cities,” Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson, New York, 2010 “Closing Show,” Bachelier Cardonsky Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 2009 “Twentieth Year Anniversary,” Bachelier Cardonsky, Kent, Connecticut, 2008 “Memorial for Jacques,” Bachelier Cardonsky, Kent, Connecticut, 2008 “Small Works,” Bachelier Cardonsky Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 2007 “Diverging Similarities,” Chocolate Church Arts Center, Bath, Maine 2006 “Textural Rhythms,” Bachelier Cardonsky Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 2006 “Animals,” Paris, New York, Kent Gallery, Kent Connecticut, 2005 “Doors,” Bachelier Cardonsky Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 2005 “Small Works,” Bachelier Cardonsky Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 2004 “Bridge to the Country,” Kismet Gallery, New York, New York, 2003 “Chairs,” Paris, New York, Kent Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 2003 “Still Life,” Bachelier Cardonsky Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 2002 “Urban Scenes,” Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson, New York, 2001 “Works on Paper,” Exhibition Space 156, Brooklyn, New York, 2001 “Summer Show,” Holland Fine Arts, Nantucket, Massachusetts, 2001 “Small Works,” Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson, New York, 2001 “Urban Imagery,” Bachelier Cardonsky, Kent, Connecticut, 2001 “The Painting in the Painting,” Bachelier Cardonsky Gallery, Kent, Connecticut, 2000 Selected Juried Shows Blue Mountain Gallery, New York, N.Y., Martica Sawin, juror, 2020 Blue Mountain Gallery, New York, N.Y., Eric Aho...

Figurative paintings of a woman viewing a painting by Paul Gauguin at the Chicago Art Institute "Gauguin's Girl", painted by Judith Wyer, in 2018 oil on wo...

Surrealist style figurative painting of blonde women in black dresses against the green walls at The Metropolitan Museum of Art "Doubletake", painted by Judith Wyer...