Michael Kessler Mixed Media

American, b. 1954

Michael Kessler makes nature-based paintings that merge geometric elements with biomorphism. He began his art career as a landscape painter. While still an undergraduate at Kutztown University Kessler received a fellowship from the Whitney Museum of American Art to study and produce art in New York City at the Whitney Independent Study Program. During this period (1977–78) he met many important artists working in New York City including Richard Tuttle and Dorothea Rockburne. Influenced by the paintings of Brice Marden and Elizabeth Murray as well as the music of Phillip Glass and Steve Reich he began experimenting with his own work. His paintings soon became fully non-objective. Kessler's works are characterized by large fields of diaphanous color that are activated by organic linear structures that have been visually and physically woven into a grid structure, which consists of thick slabs of paint. These organic linear structures are overlapped and punctuated by dendritic growth patterns that suggest the bending of time and space. These visual elements as well as the color combinations have been carefully extracted from nature over time through prolonged observation and then reconstructed and orchestrated to transmit the dynamics of the Natural World. In this way Kessler synthesizes disparate elements into a new kind of harmony. In 1991 after returning from a year in Italy (via. the Rome Prize) Kessler became very involved with large-scale, site-specific installations. Gallery owner Chris Schmidt (Schmidt/Dean Gallery, Philadelphia) worked with Kessler to initiate this project by obtaining a commission from Arlen Specter for Kessler's first sitespecific work which was installed in Senator Specter's office at the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C. In Chicago Kessler continued this pursuit with Gallery owner Paul Klein who also got involved with the placement of sitespecific works in his gallery Klein Art Works. In 1993-95 Kessler taught art at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. During the 90s Kessler worked with Brenda Kroos in Cleveland, Ohio. He had several exhibitions there and many of his paintings were placed in corporate and private collections in the Cleveland area.

Artist: Michael Kessler

Michael KesslerMEDIANIC, 2018

$5,000

MEDIANIC

By Michael Kessler

Located in Three Oaks, MI

Michael Kessler’s work explores the continuum between gesture and geometry. Each work consists of as many as 50 micro-thin layers of translucent and transparent acrylic. Biomorphic tendrils branch to and fro, while arcs of line and color slip over and under matrices, balancing nature’s sinuous curves with the mindfulness of structure. He likens the gestural freedom in his works to a kind of painterly “tai chi” – a...

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2010s Abstract Geometric Michael Kessler Mixed Media

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Acrylic, Panel

Michael KesslerBirchonapsen

$8,500

Birchonapsen

By Michael Kessler

Located in New Orleans, LA

Acrylic on canvas

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2010s Abstract Michael Kessler Mixed Media

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Acrylic

Bruce RubensteinGolden Moments - Large Original Abstract Expressionism Painting on Canvas, 2024

$11,500

H 55 in W 80 in

Golden Moments - Large Original Abstract Expressionism Painting on Canvas

By Bruce Rubenstein

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The paintings of Bruce Rubenstein seamlessly marry sophistication with affordability. His original art merges the creative attitudes of the two distinct art hot spots of New York and...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Michael Kessler Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Bruce RubensteinMountain High - Large Original Abstract Expressionism Playful Landscape Painting, 2025

$6,700

H 44 in W 66 in D 1.5 in

Mountain High - Large Original Abstract Expressionism Playful Landscape Painting

By Bruce Rubenstein

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The paintings of Bruce Rubenstein seamlessly marry sophistication with affordability. His expressive abstract landscape artwork 'Flourishing Fields' features whimsical details and vi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Michael Kessler Mixed Media

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Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Juan Carlos Amador 1Untitled 4. From Ritmos abstractos (Abstract Rhythms) Series, 2022

$4,000

H 66 in W 58.5 in D 0.1 in

Untitled 4. From Ritmos abstractos (Abstract Rhythms) Series

By Juan Carlos Amador 1

Located in Miami Beach, FL

"Ritmos Abstratos" invites us to explore the visual universe of the artist Juan Carlos Amador, who, through his unique perspective, translates the pulsations of space and the invisi...

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2010s Abstract Geometric Michael Kessler Mixed Media

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Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Frederic PaulCaribbean Sea - Original Textured Blue Tone Abstract Landscape Artwork Framed, 2023

$635

H 9 in W 9 in

Caribbean Sea - Original Textured Blue Tone Abstract Landscape Artwork Framed

By Frederic Paul

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The delicate and poetic artworks of painter Frederic Paul reference his Asian roots in expressive and elaborate compositions. Inspired by the bold colors, spices, flora, and landscap...

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2010s Abstract Michael Kessler Mixed Media

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Rice Paper

Juan Pita3 Cybergraph Enredo (S1). Colourful abstract geometric painting., 2025

$507

H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 1.58 in

3 Cybergraph Enredo (S1). Colourful abstract geometric painting.

By Juan Pita

Located in Segovia, ES

3 Cybergraph Enredo (S1). Colourful abstract geometric painting Mixed media and Acrylic Paint on panel, 2025. Dimensions: 30 x 20 x 4 cm. In inches: 11.8" x 7.87" x 1.57" . Simplic...

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2010s Abstract Geometric Michael Kessler Mixed Media

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Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Jason DeMeoEssentials Collection: BURNING DESIRE - Meditative Abstract Painting on Canvas, 2025

$2,925

H 36 in W 36 in

Essentials Collection: BURNING DESIRE - Meditative Abstract Painting on Canvas

By Jason DeMeo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Abstract minimalist artist Jason DeMeo presents a collection of artworks designed to engage viewers in a meditative experience, drawing them closer to the enduring ideals of truth, b...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Michael Kessler Mixed Media

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Gold Leaf

Juan Pita"2 Cybergraph Enredo (M11)". Colourful abstract geometric painting., 2023

$507

H 13.39 in W 12.21 in D 1.58 in

"2 Cybergraph Enredo (M11)". Colourful abstract geometric painting.

By Juan Pita

Located in Segovia, ES

2 Cybergraph (M11)). Colourful abstract geometric painting Mixed media and Acrylic Paint on panel, 2023. Dimensions: 34 x 31 x 4 cm. In inches: 13.39" x 12.2" x 1.57" . Simplicity,...

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2010s Abstract Geometric Michael Kessler Mixed Media

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Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Juan Carlos Amador 1Las Mascaras VII. From Las Mascaras (The masks) Series, 2023

$3,500

H 66 in W 58 in D 0.1 in

Las Mascaras VII. From Las Mascaras (The masks) Series

By Juan Carlos Amador 1

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This series draws inspiration from Hatillo’s Fiesta de los Santos Inocentes, translating the festival’s vibrant movement and collective energy into a refined abstract vocabulary. Thr...

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2010s Abstract Geometric Michael Kessler Mixed Media

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Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Juan Pita4 Cybergraph Enredo (S2). Colourful abstract geometric painting., 2025

$507

H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 1.58 in

4 Cybergraph Enredo (S2). Colourful abstract geometric painting.

By Juan Pita

Located in Segovia, ES

4 Cybergraph Enredo (S2). Colourful abstract geometric painting Mixed media and Acrylic Paint on panel, 2025. Dimensions in cm.: 30 x 20 x 4 cm. In inches: 11.8" x 7.87" x 1.57" . ...

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2010s Abstract Geometric Michael Kessler Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Wood Panel, Acrylic, Panel

Frederic PaulEternal Bloom - Original Vibrant Red Pink Tone Textured Abstract Artwork Framed, 2024

$635

H 9 in W 9 in

Eternal Bloom - Original Vibrant Red Pink Tone Textured Abstract Artwork Framed

By Frederic Paul

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The delicate and poetic artworks of painter Frederic Paul reference his Asian roots in expressive and elaborate compositions. Inspired by the bold colors, spices, flora, and landscap...

Category

2010s Abstract Michael Kessler Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Rice Paper

Marc RaphaelMeteor Shower - Vibrant Colorful Original Expressionist Galaxy Action Painting, 2022

$1,600

H 24 in W 60 in

Meteor Shower - Vibrant Colorful Original Expressionist Galaxy Action Painting

By Marc Raphael

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Marc Raphael’s "Meteor Shower" is a captivating display of action painting that explodes with color and kinetic energy. This original 24 x 60-inch acrylic painting combines elements ...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Michael Kessler Mixed Media

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Roger Mudre"Caelestinus, " Abstract Painting, 2017

$16,800

H 60 in W 60 in D 2 in

"Caelestinus, " Abstract Painting

By Roger Mudre

Located in Westport, CT

This abstract contemporary painting by Roger Mudre features a cool-toned palette with subtle gold accents and an iridescent quality. Concentric circles of varying sizes overlap one a...

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2010s Abstract Geometric Michael Kessler Mixed Media

Materials

Gold Leaf

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