We love Maine art.
For generations American artists have experienced inspiration in the splendor of the light, beauty of the landscape and the character of Maine’s people.
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Thomas Cole was inspired by the simple beauty of the channels between the islands of Frenchman’s Bay with the majestic mountains of Mount Desert as the backdrop.
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George Bellows translated the intense energy of the ocean off of Monhegan Island onto canvas during an era when the island had few inhabitants. Much of the popularity of the artist’s community Monhegan Island is today is rooted in the images from that time.
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The photographer Bernice Abbott was captivated by Maine rural life which she beautifully documented by praising small town life. Her unassuming images tell the story of changing rural Maine with the introduction of the automobile.
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Fairfield Porter harnessed the emotional ties of family life at his summer home on Spruce Island. The simplicity of the buildings, the symbolism of an empty rocker on a porch and the stunning water views by utilizing unusually bright colors for that era became his trademark.
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The Wyeth clan…we know what those images have done for Maine’s visual image and our creative economy. Christina’s World not only introduced the world to the beauty of Cushing, but to the isolation of a young woman who could not walk through a rolling field on a perfect summer day with the breeze running through her hair. Her struggle made us more sensitive and aware of her physical limitations.
The tradition continues today with Maine being in the forefront of the arts in all mediums. It is with great pleasure, pride and respect that we represent some of these amazingly creative people by bringing their work to you. I know each of these talented people personally and have had the opportunity to watch their work evolve over time. Whether you are interested in an original or a print we can help you with your decision when making such a personal and emotional purchase. After all, a purchase of art is like bringing another member into your family. Unlike family you get to choose and artwork does not talk back.
If you have an interest in personally meeting the artist, seeing more of their work or want to make a purchase simply get in touch with me through my web site and we can make the arrangements. Creating the contacts for you and tailoring your requests is what we are about |
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