Toby Topek Abstract Paintings

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Toby Topek grew up in Houston. She has studied archaeology, art, architecture, the environment, culture and history in Mexico, the Mediterranean, North Africa, Near East, Adriatic, Brazil and Canada. Topek lived and worked in Greece and Turkey part-time, 1984–88. Her work has been exhibited at the Whitney Bank Museum Branch-Houston, Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Art Museum of South Texas at Corpus Christi, Galveston Arts Center, the International Sculpture Conference at Houston, College of the Mainland, Lawndale Art Center, Diverseworks, Women & Their Work at Austin, Transco Gallery and Project Row Houses. In 2000, Topek completed eleven ten-foot marble mosaic medallion paving inlays for a Public Art Commission from the City of Houston on a six-block area of Texas Avenue in Downtown Houston. Public art commissions: Metro Solutions, Art in Transit, Scott Street Station, University Corridor. Topek is currently Vice President of the Artist Rescue Mission, and in the past was involved in the Houston Women’s Caucus for Art, the Cultural Arts Council of Houston/ Harris County, and the Holocaust Education Center. In 1990, Topek was an Iris Siff Women of Achievement Honoree for the Houston Oral History Project.

Artist: Toby Topek

Toby Topek"Canoe and Tornado" Abstract Contemporary Mixed Media, 1996

$250

"Canoe and Tornado" Abstract Contemporary Mixed Media

By Toby Topek

Located in Houston, TX

Minimal abstract style mixed media work by contemporary artist Toby Topek. The work is signed, titled, and dated on the back. It is framed in a white frame with a white matte. Dimensions Without Frame: H 8 in x W 10 in. Artist Biography: Born in Brooklyn, New York, Topek grew up in Houston. She has studied archaeology, art, architecture, the environment, culture and history in Mexico, the Mediterranean, North Africa, Near East, Adriatic, Brazil and Canada. She lived and worked in Greece and Turkey part–time, 1984– 1988. Her work has been exhibited at the Whitney Bank Museum Branch–Houston, Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, Fort Worth Modern Art Museum, Art Museum of South Texas, Corpus Christi, Galveston Art Center, the International Sculpture Conference Houston, College of the Mainland, Lawndale Art Center, Diverseworks, Women and Their Work-Austin, Transco Gallery and Project Row Houses. In 2000, she completed eleven 10 foot marble mosaic medallion...

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1990s Contemporary Toby Topek Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Wood, Casein

Beth ShieldsPassion - Contemporary Abstract Painting, 2024

$950

H 24 in W 24 in D 2 in

Passion - Contemporary Abstract Painting

Located in Carmel, CA

Beth Shields is a distinguished abstract artist whose work has captivated collectors and audiences worldwide. Based in Santa Cruz, California, Beth has dedicated her life to artistic...

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2010s Contemporary Toby Topek Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Canvas, Wax, Oil

Arica HiltonI Flow Like Water (Silver), 2015

$5,500

H 70 in W 36 in D 1.5 in

I Flow Like Water (Silver)

By Arica Hilton

Located in Chicago, IL

Oil, Gesso, & Recycled Plastic on Canvas 70 x 36 in (178 x 91 cm) (Due to the abstract nature of this piece, it can be displayed vertically or horizontally at the discretion of...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Toby Topek Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Gesso, Mixed Media, Oil, Plastic

Peter KuttnerEarly Morning Light I, 2021

$500

H 12 in W 12 in

Early Morning Light I

By Peter Kuttner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The organic aesthetic and textures of Peter Kuttner’s original boho minimalist artworks are the result of patient layering and original uses of media. Through a combination of paint ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Toby Topek Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Peter KuttnerOpen Audition II - Original Boho Minimalist Abstract Calming Floral Artwork, 2022

$3,800

H 40 in W 40 in

Open Audition II - Original Boho Minimalist Abstract Calming Floral Artwork

By Peter Kuttner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The organic aesthetic and textures of Peter Kuttner’s original boho minimalist artworks are the result of patient layering and original uses of media. Through a combination of paint ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Toby Topek Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Tissue Paper

Arica HiltonI Flow Like Water (Gold), 2015

$5,500

H 70 in W 36 in D 1.5 in

I Flow Like Water (Gold)

By Arica Hilton

Located in Chicago, IL

Oil, Gesso, & Recycled Plastic on Canvas 70 x 36 in (178 x 91 cm) (Due to the abstract nature of this piece, it can be displayed vertically or horizontally at the discretio...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Toby Topek Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Gesso, Mixed Media, Oil, Plastic

Brad WatersDown Through the Dunes to the Sea, 2025

$1,288

H 47.25 in W 35.04 in D 1.58 in

Down Through the Dunes to the Sea

By Brad Waters

Located in London, GB

Based in Cornwall, UK Brad creates expressive and abstract paintings with a graffiti influence that scale smaller mounted works to larger street art murals. Using a variety of media ...

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2010s Contemporary Toby Topek Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Graphite

Peter KuttnerWith Flying Colors - Large Original Boho Minimalist Landscape Balloon Artwork, 2021

$6,700

H 61 in W 48 in

With Flying Colors - Large Original Boho Minimalist Landscape Balloon Artwork

By Peter Kuttner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The organic aesthetic and textures of Peter Kuttner’s original boho minimalist artworks are the result of patient layering and original uses of media. Through a combination of paint ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Toby Topek Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Tissue Paper

Brad WatersThe Tide Comes In, 2025

$1,288

H 43.31 in W 31.5 in D 1.58 in

The Tide Comes In

By Brad Waters

Located in London, GB

Based in Cornwall, UK Brad creates expressive and abstract paintings with a graffiti influence that scale smaller mounted works to larger street art murals. Using a variety of media ...

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2010s Contemporary Toby Topek Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Graphite

Beth ShieldsJoy - Contemporary Abstract Painting, 2024

$800

H 22 in W 22 in D 2 in

Joy - Contemporary Abstract Painting

Located in Carmel, CA

Beth Shields is a distinguished abstract artist whose work has captivated collectors and audiences worldwide. Based in Santa Cruz, California, Beth has dedicated her life to artistic...

Category

2010s Contemporary Toby Topek Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Acrylic, Graphite

Peter KuttnerFinding The Light II - Large Original Boho Minimalist Abstract Floral Artwork, 2021

$5,000

H 48 in W 48 in

Finding The Light II - Large Original Boho Minimalist Abstract Floral Artwork

By Peter Kuttner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The organic aesthetic and textures of Peter Kuttner’s original boho minimalist artworks are the result of patient layering and original uses of media. Through a combination of paint ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Toby Topek Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Tissue Paper

Andrée B CarterSant Lluis, Menorca Collection abstract mixed media resin yarn, 2018-19

$3,360Sale Price|20% Off

H 30 in W 48 in D 1 in

Sant Lluis, Menorca Collection abstract mixed media resin yarn

By Andrée B Carter

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Needlepoint designed by artist, hemp cord, paper, white gesso, modeling paste, resin, and Flashe Andrée B. Carter was born and raised in New Orleans. She has lived in Seattle and Lo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Toby Topek Abstract Paintings

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Paste, Gesso, Yarn, Resin, Mixed Media

Andrée B. CarterBusy Signal, 2022-2023

$3,360Sale Price|20% Off

H 40 in W 40 in D 2 in

Busy Signal

By Andrée B. Carter

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Rising Collection, combines two key elements of my process --- my signature use of needlepoint, plus, mixing powdered pigments, gesso, and marble dust to create my own colors. These ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Toby Topek Abstract Paintings

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Marble

Previously Available Items

Toby Topek"Canoe and Tornado" Abstract Contemporary Mixed Media, 1996

Sold

H 8.5 in W 10.5 in D 0.75 in

"Canoe and Tornado" Abstract Contemporary Mixed Media

By Toby Topek

Located in Houston, TX

Minimal abstract style mixed media work by contemporary artist Toby Topek. The work is signed, titled, and dated on the back. It is framed in a white frame with a white matte. Dimens...

Category

1990s Contemporary Toby Topek Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Casein

Toby Topek"Canoe and Tornado" Minimal Contemporary Mixed Media, 1996

Sold

H 8.5 in W 10.5 in D 0.75 in

"Canoe and Tornado" Minimal Contemporary Mixed Media

By Toby Topek

Located in Houston, TX

Minimal style mixed media work by contemporary artist Toby Topek. The work is signed, titled, and dated on the back. It is framed in a white frame with a white matte. Dimensions without Frame: H 8 in x W 10 in. Artist Biography: Born in Brooklyn, New York, Topek grew up in Houston. She has studied archaeology, art, architecture, the environment, culture and history in Mexico, the Mediterranean, North Africa, Near East, Adriatic, Brazil and Canada. She lived and worked in Greece and Turkey part–time, 1984– 1988. Her work has been exhibited at the Whitney Bank Museum Branch–Houston, Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, Fort Worth Modern Art Museum, Art Museum of South Texas, Corpus Christi, Galveston Art Center, the International Sculpture Conference Houston, College of the Mainland, Lawndale Art Center, Diverseworks, Women and Their Work-Austin, Transco Gallery and Project Row Houses. In 2000, she completed eleven 10 foot marble mosaic medallion...

Category

1990s Contemporary Toby Topek Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Casein

Toby Topek"Canoe and Tornado" Contemporary Mixed Media, 1996

Sold

H 8.5 in W 10.5 in D 0.75 in

"Canoe and Tornado" Contemporary Mixed Media

By Toby Topek

Located in Houston, TX

Mixed media minimal style painting done by contemporary artist Toby Topek. The work is framed in a white frame with a white matte. The work is signed, titled and dated on the back of...

Category

1990s Contemporary Toby Topek Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Casein

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