Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
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"This piece was inspired by the passion of red, the fleeting feeling of yellow, and the overall peaceful tone of grey," shares artist Voskan Galstian. A cool ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Inspired by Rothko and color field painting, artist Marie-Eve Champagne explores the captivating power of color modulations. Marie-Eve plays with an extended ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Janet Hamilton presents a contemporary abstract painting with a striking gradation of colors. It features a textured surface crafted through thick laye...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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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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Panoramic view at the mouth of a river. Rapid painterly marks pair with the cool, quiet color palette. Deep greens with a touch of rust in the landscape stand...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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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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Acrylic paints and ink marry into an energetic yet peaceful abstract composition. Deep colors dramatically emerge from a white background, interacting with ea...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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This painting combines landscape and abstraction to portray the sound waves beneath the earth's surface as towering columns in shades of blue, green, and purp...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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This painting is part of a series the artist started after dealing with some medical issues. Each piece is an illustration of what he was going through during...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Interweaving lines create a dynamic pattern against a soft pink background, while white and red shapes balance the composition. The vibrant colors and overlap...
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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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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Artist Patrick Duffy uses abstraction to create a dialogue between the imagination and remove the limiting barriers of distance and dimension. He cleverly use...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Pastel hues depict the vibrant image of a sunset at a beach. Color blocks capture the uplifting energy of the seascape, with the expansive sky and shifting cl...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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A woman sits in a relaxed pose, her figure creating an asymmetrical form. Powerful contrasts and bold colors envelop her, with paint drips and loose brushstro...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
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Inspired by Virginia's scenic views, artist Nancy Jadatz presents a warm endless landscape under light and cloudy sky. "I remember...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Honeysuckles entice with their delicate white and creamy yellow petals with hints of pink. Their soft, summer colors pop against the lush green background. Th...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Desaturated blues and violets mingle with darker browns and blacks. The negative spaces allow the eyes to rest, while clusters of colors draw attention to an ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Three vertical rows of expressive colors form a modernist abstract piece. Artist Janet Hamilton used a palette knife to create a tactile surface in alternating ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Artist Robin weaves a dynamic interplay of color, line, and shape in this abstract image of a woman. Fused with shades of red, the piece achieves a unique sim...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Lavender, blue, and magenta blend into a mesmerizing array of colors. Varied in size, the cells spread spontaneously, creating an illusion of movement. The ar...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Varying blues and teals, accented with orange geometric shapes, evoke the expansive feeling of an open landscape. The piece illustrates transcending limitatio...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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An abstract representation of a woodland bursts with vibrant flowers, creating a joyous celebration of bold colors. Brilliant blues reminisce of a cool and re...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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An explosion of bright colors evokes a lively garden. The fluorescent pink and bright yellow colors bring a touch of modernity and dynamism, perfectly balanc...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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A monochromatic portrayal of the northern lights reveals a symphony of traveling lines flowing through a dark sky. The moon blends with the dancing lights. Th...
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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Inspired by the second brilliant full moon that occurred in October 2020, artist Cynthia Ligeros painted this lively abstract. Circular strokes of turquoise, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Paper, Oil
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Artist Janet Hamilton portrays a contemporary abstract painting with a captivating visual impression. The composition boasts a textured surface created throug...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Splash and drips of paint represent nature in this abstract floral landscape. It features neutral colors of taupe, white, and yellow, with pops of red. The ar...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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"This piece is a departure from my usual palette and reflects a desire to infuse lightness and joy into the profound uncertainty of life," says artist Robin O...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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A joyful piece based upon uplifting colors and their compositions expressed by artist Joey Korom. He suggests a cheerful spring, shown through fields of flowe...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Paper, Acrylic
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A minimalist abstract piece employs the drip painting technique to evoke the gentle essence of winter. The layers of acrylic in muted blue tones exude a sooth...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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"Acrobats and circus performers have always fascinated me with their lively gestures and colorful outfits," says artist Patrick O'Boyle. With an exciting application of bright and cheery colors, Patrick envokes the showmanship and energy of a live juggling act.
About the Artist
Patrick O'Boyle primarily paints in a studio, rarely using reference material other than his own thoughts and dreams. He always paints in a series of five - at the end of the fifth painting he revisits and reworks all of them until he feels they're complete. Using extra-long handles on his brushes, Patrick paints at a distance from the canvas so he can see the works evolve as a whole from the one color he starts with to the vibrant array at the end.
Words that describe this painting: expressionism, abstract, colorful, contemporary, circus, juggle, abstract, non-representational, acrylic painting, blue
The Juggler...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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"My paintings serve as a powerful medium for conveying messages of hope and love," shares artist Jenn Williamson. She captures an atmospheric landscape infuse...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Fluid forms suggest a bird-like image soaring above the earth. Amidst the flat white space, the red and black cells impart a feeling of spontaneity and moveme...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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A warm and vibrant sunset abstraction dominated by varying shades of purple and pink. "This painting is inspired by vast open fields and expansive horizons," states artist Srinivas Kathoju...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Artist Marie-Eve Champagne asks, "Can something broken remain whole?" In this piece, lines connect, disconnect, and reconnect, intertwining strokes through a ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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An abstract display of leaf-like tendrils layered in vibrant pinks, purple, and blue, with hints of yellow and green. "This painting is part of a series based...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Colorful circles hover over a monochromatic background. The linear marks represent an acceleration of space, creating the illusion of stretched light. The composition engages a dialogue between imagination and breaking through the limiting barriers of distance and various dimensions.
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...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Synthesizing elements from daily gardening experiences, artist Voskan Galstian depicts an abstract view of his garden. He paints an abstract take on exotic bl...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
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Sunsets wield a powerful influence over artist Jenn Williamson, igniting abundant creative inspiration. Her artwork originates from her imaginative mind, port...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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A scarlet road moves forward into the distance through a soft-focused countryside creating a contemporary atmospheric landscape. "The eye moves around the com...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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"An artwork can influence the mood of any space, and this painting sets a calm atmosphere," says artist Ronda Waiksnis. A trailing, serene path meanders throu...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary 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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Artist George Peebles expresses the connection between reality and abstraction. Breathtaking combinations of brilliant gradients map out the entire compositio...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Artist Dorothy Dunn presents an enchanting array of autumnal tones. Vibrant reds, oranges, and purples capture the essence of cool days, spectacular sunsets, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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"Amid the autumn season, I revisit the natural stages from sprouting to maturing and the long waiting in between," says artist Shyun Song. The yellow-green, s...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Linear details enclose a patterned grid of circular shapes in artist Terri Bell's abstract piece. Neutral colors, accented with red and blue, translate geomet...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Nava Lundy paints a tranquil seascape with minimal representation. She layers rich textures, creating a soft gradation of lavender and pink sky, complementing the water's deep blues and bright teals. Gentle ripples ebb and flow under a radiant sunset, anticipating the quiet evening.
About the Artist
Nava’s romantic and heavily textured impressionist...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Part of artist Gary J. Noland Jr.'s ongoing Mad Mad World series. An expressive abstract with multiple layers of paint expressed ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
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"Summer skies are often in tumult, turning and writhing clouds cut with bolts of hot streaks," says artist Joey Korom. "This painting echoes these conditions ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Janet Hamilton displays a vibrant and energetic abstract. Janet balances the composition with lively pops of red and yellow amidst linear applications ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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