Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
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Color blocks float within a white square at the center of the composition. Yellow rectangles flank on each side, while blue bars anchor the top and bottom. In t...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Red, blue, and purple lines connect, creating a sharp pattern against the green backdrop. In this abstract painting, Shyun Song depicts the fresh life that spro...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Shades of blue, orange, and black amid a green background create an abstract landscape. Bold markmaking suggests rolling hills, while scratches through the pain...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Mixed Media, Acrylic
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Large, luminous green and blue cells float on a white background. The repetition of positive shapes in negative areas creates order and unifies the piece. The...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Luminous colors dance against a backdrop of black and white, imbuing the artwork with an embossed effect. The abstract piece exudes movement and rhythm with t...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
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A vibrant tapestry of celestial bodies fills the night sky, with a blue flower field stretching below. The horizon suggests a woman's body, connecting both wo...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Adhesive, Oil, Wood Panel
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Wood, Acrylic
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An abstract garden exists at the crossroads of reality and imagination, where colorful flowers stretch across aqua and green fields. Paint drips suggest dista...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Geometric Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil, Gesso, Wood Panel
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Rippling lines weave through a dark gray surface, with the two spheres and yellow curved strokes adding visual intrigue to the composition. The artwork repres...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Foggy mists wrap the shore in the early morning, shrouding the waves as they vanish into the horizon. The soft, pale colors imbue the scene with a soothing and dreamlike ambiance. Artist Valerie Berkeley...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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This abstract painting features a red linear shape against a brown background. It is inspired by a Chinese character that means "human," signifying that a per...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Soft pink and beige hues create a calming visual effect in this minimalist abstract painting. Executed using a dripping technique, the composition exudes spon...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Conceptual Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Textile
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The timeless coexistence between light and darkness unfolds in this abstract piece. A viscous force takes form in hot pink, suggesting the temptation that lea...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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This abstract painting features rich jewel tones created with transparent and translucent pigments. It gives the composition an atmospheric luminosity and a s...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Mixed Media
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Cotton Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
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Employing simple geometric forms, artist Shyun Song uses lines of color to create a bold statement. She believes that seclusion brings out authenticity in cre...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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A two-toned contemporary abstract piece features a textured surface. In her signature style, artist Janet Hamilton crafts through thick layers of paint applie...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Linear geometric forms and a monochromatic color palette create a bold statement. The bright yellow conveys a sense of freedom, and the bold line symbolizes a...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Marie-Eve Champagne plays with the notions of deconstruction and movement. She challenges the idea of whether something broken can still be whole. "Lin...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Benjamin Thomas portrays a luminous horizon where loose brushstrokes and blurred outlines create a sense of ambiguity. The nuances of blues create dept...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Mixed Media
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Artist Marie-Eve Champagne plays with notions of deconstruction and movement. "Can something broken remain whole?" ponders Marie-Eve. Lines connect, disconnec...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Gary J. Noland Jr. unveils an enthralling abstract piece dominated by black and white strokes. He combines two of his signature series to create this captivating composition. Gary creates tension by applying a brightly colored grid to a muted surface that is scrapped, scratched, and sanded to reveal what lies beneath.
About the Artist
Artist Gary Noland Jr. creates expressive abstracts with rich colors, splashes, and mark-making. “I create layers that are then scraped, scratched, and sanded to give a glimpse of what lies beneath the surface,†says Gary. Artistically inclined at a young age, Gary was inspired to pursue his creativity after winning a poster-making contest in the first grade. Later, he completed his Master of Fine Arts at the University of Kentucky, fully realizing his dynamic abstractions. Gary worked in quality departments of various manufacturing plants—their floors layered with paint and tape that had been scratched or worn down over many years—became a key influence of his distinctive style. Today, his process begins with images of old floors...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist John Diehl paints a triangular shape with crisp, bold lines cutting through it, giving it a sense of structure. While its elegance is apparent from a d...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Karen Hansen plays with earthy colors and lavender hues to create a conceptual abstract piece. Its purpose is to serve as a visual tool for meditation,...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Sheila Grabarsky shows a gestural abstract in intricate layers of acrylic paint and acrylic skins. She utilizes the dried paint, pulled from her palett...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Courtney Jacobs presents a lively abstract with sweeping and swerving colors. Inspired by playful, bright summer days, Courtney creates joyful applicat...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Pop Art Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Mixed Media, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic, Panel
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Metal
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Artist Karen Hansen presents a calming abstract in luminous hues of green. Part of her atmospheric Forest Bathing series, which uses limited palettes in calmi...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
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Artist Patrick Duffy presents an abstract dialogue between the imagination and the fundamentals of all things space. Geometric shapes develop through the minimal presentation of contrasting textures. He explores newly learned concepts and unique ways to visualize the cosmos through design. Within his creative process, shapes become symbols of time, 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 Expressionist Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
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Artist Patrick Duffy displays abstract spheres representing the cosmos. He creates a compelling dialogue between the imagination and the fundamentals of all things space. Patrick explores newly learned concepts and a unique way to visualize them through artwork and design. Within his creative techniques, 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
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Artist Lisa Carney displays an abstract depiction of wildflower-covered fields and sea corals in sophisticated earthy tones. Part of her lush and colorful Geo...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Gary J. Noland Jr. presents a dramatic abstraction of heavenly bodies in bold strokes of black and white. An entry to his textural Dark Cloud series of...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist George Peebles exhibits a captivating view of a dramatic landscape. The striking colors of a new day beautifully emerge from the sky. A stark contrast ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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Artist Gary J. Noland Jr. demonstrates an abstract grid with organic structures. He combines two of his signature series to create a captivating composition. ...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
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Artist Robin Okun depicts a gathering of five tall figures against a backdrop of vibrant blue. The strong geometric abstract designs in variations of blues un...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Acrylic
1950s Abstract Expressionist Massachusetts - Abstract Paintings
Oil
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