Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
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Layers of acrylic paint form a contemporary abstract composition. Deep marine blues and whites flow into a rich charcoal gray at the bottom. Minimalist elegance...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Warm shades of yellow, orange, and red, with hints of turquoise, infuse the painting with vibrancy. Its intricate details and subtle color shifts give it a li...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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The title of this painting tells the story and creates a contradiction in terms. Drawing influence from Japanese art, artist Heidi Hybl reduces the image to s...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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The piece explores the concept of not seeing the forest for the trees, questioning whether one can strike a balance between observing details and grasping the...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Radiant yellow, orange, red, blue, and green orbs fall from the sky silhouetted by the sun. Reminiscent of a field of spring flowers in the bright morning lig...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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"I used the color blue as a starting point," explains artist Patrick O'Boyle. "I search for balance, line, and structure to make an abstract painting. Layers ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Focusing on her favorite new color, cobalt teal, artist Janet Hamilton expands her vision into a dynamic abstract. Janet created the piece using her signature...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
2010s Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Mixed Media
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Artist Dorothy Gaziano uses a combination of oil paint and cold wax to portray an abstract landscape. Dark streaks at the cente...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic, Canvas, Pen
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Soft and subtle colors blend to form an abstract landscape. Hints of blue and white suggest a sky, while shades of yellow, red, and green evoke a meadow below...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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The ocean exudes a calming energy after a summer rain. Using diluted acrylic paint, artist Jennifer Hanson delicately blends th...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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The artwork presents an abstraction of the Milky Way. Bright and colorful stars burst across the cosmic landscape of deep blues and purples. The color palette...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Colorful paints flow across a dark background, with thin white cellular patterns adding a fluid effect. Part of her Night Flight series, artist Linda McCord e...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Gentle waves lap against a sandy shore. A sand bar made with gold leaf separates the calm water from the sky. In the distance, shades of blue blend into the h...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Bright colors and abstract forms blend harmoniously, with vibrant orange emerging from a sea of blues. The composition suggests a dynamic landscape. The light...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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A modernist abstract features blue and white stripes on a black background, accented with mosaic-like details at irregular intervals. The artwork is part of a...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
2010s Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Mixed Media
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Vibrant swirls of paint mimic the movement of blooming flowers and twisting vines. When artist Sheila Grabarasky dips her brush into green, the lyrical flow o...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil, Paper
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Part of artist Rachel Srinivasan's signature cubist coffee series. For these pieces, she studies her extensive collection of cafetieres that she keeps in her studio. The works are both about celebrating her love of coffee, and depicting light, pattern, and repetition as though it were set to music.
About the Artist
For Rachel Srinivasan, an idea is worth putting on a canvas only if it still feels exciting after a few days. Rachel enjoys mulling the idea over in her mind for some time before creating an artwork. She hopes viewers will engage with her work and wonder about the subject matter, shapes and colors. "My current work is all about creating a connection between the person on the canvas with the viewer," she explains. She prefers large paintings and sometimes even makes her own canvases. She currently lives in Arizona and enjoys baking rhubarb pies, reading, running and going to art museums.
Words that describe this painting: coffee, caffeine, cubism, espresso, still life, repetition, cubist, Picasso, Georges Braque, abstract, cuisine, non-representational, modern , oil painting, grey
Blue Chip...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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"The green and blue hues give a peaceful and comforting feeling to this piece," says artist Janet Hamilton. Janet's ongoing Stripes collection is a textured, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
2010s Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Gold Leaf
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Deep blues flow across an abstract seascape, with scattered mirrors of light on the surface. This piece was inspired by the many times artist Kajal Zaveri has...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Artist Sheila Grabarsky draws inspiration from the music she listens to while working. This piece, inspired by Rachmaninov, features abstract, slightly textur...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Srinivas Kathoju demonstrates an absorbing abstract landscape using vibrant linear forms. He takes inspiration from vast open fields, mountains, and ho...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Artist Patrick Duffy presents abstract spheres etched in subtle contrasting textures. He creates a dialogue between the imagination and the fundamentals of all things space. "It's an exploration of newly learned concepts and a unique way to visualize them through artwork and design," says Patrick. Within his creative process, shapes become symbols of time and process, guiding the eye and mind to think of dark solar windswept patterns that are balanced and engaging.
About the Artist
Artist Patrick Duffy creates multi-scaled abstract compositions that seek to realize patterns through process, form, and color. Growing up in the coastal town of Blue Hill, Maine, he started creating artwork very early. He explores time, space, theoretical, and science fiction themes, describing his works as translated visions of paradoxes. Patrick received his BFA from Pratt Institute in 2006, being part of many shows in New York, New England, and Houston, TX. Publications include The New York Times, “Things to See in the Hudson Valley†for the exhibition “Intricate Realities†at the Catskill Arts Society in 2016, as well as “Creating in Color†for Trouvé Magazine Volume 3 in 2015. Since 2019, Patrick has resided in Austin, Texas. He has worked with artists Takashi Murakami (Kai Kai...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
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"We lead complex lives," states artist Karen Hansen. "And the tapestry we weave day-to-day is as varied as it is unique to each of us. In the end it all adds ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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The abstract piece is a poetic interplay of interlaced shapes and linear patterns. Bright lines of yellow, blue, and brown swirl through a pink and orange bac...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Bright lines loop with red, blue, and black strokes. The vibrant colors add a playful element, while the overlapping patterns create a lively musical rhythm. ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Thick black strokes intersect with bright pinks, blues, and yellows, forming an abstract, layered composition. The overlapping shapes and colors give the piec...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
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Warm tones of orange, gold, and red intertwine with cool accents of turquoise and blue. Using the acrylic pouring technique, artist Linda McCord develops form...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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This work is a vibrant celebration of color and movement. Bright hues evoke a lyrical dance of entwined shapes and lines, inviting viewers to experience the r...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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A divergent saturation of navy blue extends artist Pat Forbes' soothing abstract landscape. The fog blankets the bay on a co...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media
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Living on a wooded five-acre parcel with a stream running through it, artist Peg Belcastro depicts the greenbriars growing along the water. They remain green ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Layers of pale blue and white mix with subtle hints of gray and brown, evoking a soothing seascape. The rustic quality of the color palette adds intrigue to t...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Two friends hold hands, their vibrant figures symbolizing their bond. The reds, pinks, and yellows create a cheerful scene. Artist Robin Okun features a brigh...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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The artwork shows the dynamic relationship between organic shapes and flowing lines. Blue contours contrast the warm-toned elements, giving an illusion of dep...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Circular organic shapes arranged in a grid pattern bring order to the composition. Predominantly balanced, with a slight deviation in one off-kilter side elem...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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I love combining a strong tree line with a colorful foreground in my work," says artist Ronda Waiksnis. In this painting, Ronda portrays the abundant blessing...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil, Canvas
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A speck of red, suggesting a single cherry, sits atop a stack of cubes. Blue, gray, and purple dominate the composition, creating a sophisticated color scheme...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Expressive lines intersect, creating a symphony of colors and rhythm. Each brushstroke pulses with vitality and forms an intricate, captivating visual dance. ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Sinuous lines of black and red swirl around a green background, intersecting with softer strokes of white and blue. Visual harmony emerges from these intersec...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Vibrant, abstract forms intersect and collide. Neon green, pink, and red contrast with shades of blue and bold black outlines. Curved and angular shapes sugge...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Radiant warmth breaks through the abstract skyscape in artist Jason Astorquia's dramatic work. Soft reds and yellows blend with clouds of white and hints of a darker storm departing. Jason meditates on a focused palette with layers of texture and depth of dimension to deliver the essence of a place in time. Large palette knives combine and contrast textures and directions to bring a sunset revelation of milk and honey.
About the Artist
Jason Astorquia recognizes that money is important to the way we think, act, and relate to one another. His “Impressions†series is made up of abstract paintings that are created using the impressions of pennies. Like the mark of consumption on society, Jason repetitively brands his canvases with the mark of physical money. There is a Pop Art element to the work in its bold primary colors, geometric sense of design, and conceptual meaning. His work is as close as you may get to hanging actual money on your wall, a concept that Andy Warhol introduced and played with in his own work. It is evident that there is a lot of planning and precision that goes into each piece. The compositions are like binary code...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Sheila Grabarsky presents a joyful amalgamation of acrylic paint and acrylic skins—pulled from dried palettes and adhered to the surface. She layers ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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"This dynamic abstract commands the viewer's presence," states artist Gena Brodie Robbins. "Two figures stand in the late a...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic, Canvas
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A stunning gradation of cream to brilliant and deep red cascades gently in this charming abstract landscape. Part of artist Janet Hamilton's series that utili...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Swirling patterns of vibrant blues, purples, and greens emerge against a stark black background. White cells weave through the colors, creating a fluid patter...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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"Our decades of disregard for Mother Nature have begun to catch up with us in climate change," says artist Karen Hansen. "One of the harrowing results has bee...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic, Wood Panel
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