2017
Artist Katherine Borkowski-Byrne, who works with experimental techniques and primarily in oil, describes painting as “a purely visual language that speaks to the eyes as music speaks to the ears.” This philosophy is evident in all of her work. Whether providing a brash cacophony or a somber harmony, each of her richly textured abstract paintings resonates with a distinct visual "melody" all its own.
After seeing a painting by Dutch-American artist Willem de Kooning — the de facto leader of the New York avant-garde art movement of the 1950s known as Abstract Expressionism — Borkowski-Byrne found herself on the path to a career as a painter.
And while she has also since cited the work of painters Henri Matisse and Wassily Kandinsky as having been influences on various projects of hers — a work that centered on the latter had Borkowski-Byrne painting with long-haired brushes attached to the end of a mop handle — the artist’s inspiration comes from many outside sources. She typically allows herself to dissolve into the process, casting aside whatever her initial concept might have been and letting her paintings take on lives of their own.
Born and raised in New Jersey, Borkowski-Byrne earned her BFA in 1986 from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Massachusetts. During her time at the school, she was honored to receive an award for independent work in which celebrated American painter Frank Stella was one of the judges.
Since her days at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Borkowski-Byrne has gone on to become a prolific and notable award-winning artist. She is an associate member of the Fountain Street Gallery in Boston. She continues to create melodious abstract works from her studio in North Adams, Massachusetts.
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"Coming Home", Abstract, Red, Blue, Green, White, Oil Painting
By Katherine Borkowski-Byrne
Located in Franklin, MA
Katherine Borkowski-Byrne’s “Coming Home” is a colorful abstract oil painting on canvas 36 x 24 x 1 inches with thick spontaneous brushwork in saturated reds, blues and greens on a w...
Canvas, Oil
"Little Blue", Abstract, Contemporary, Red, Green, Orange, Blue, Oil Painting
By Katherine Borkowski-Byrne
Located in Franklin, MA
Katherine Borkowski-Byrne’s “Little Blue” is a colorful abstract oil painting, 22.5 x 18 inches, on paper with very thick texture and spontaneous brushwork in saturated reds, greens,...
Paper, Oil
"Out to Sea", Abstract, Expressionist, Red, Blue, White, Oil Painting
By Katherine Borkowski-Byrne
Located in Franklin, MA
Katherine Borkowski-Byrne’s “Out to Sea” is a colorful abstract oil painting, 36 x 60 x 1.5 inch, on canvas with very thick texture and spontaneous brushwork in saturated reds and bl...
Canvas, Oil
"Out of Order", Abstract Expressionist, Red, Blue, Yellow, Oil Painting
By Katherine Borkowski-Byrne
Located in Franklin, MA
Katherine Borkowski-Byrne’s “Out of Order” is a colorful abstract expressionist oil painting 38 x 60 x 1.5 inches on canvas with thick and thin spontaneous brushwork, drips and splas...
Linen, Oil
"Strands of Time", Abstract, Green, Blue, Red, Yellow, Oil Painting
By Katherine Borkowski-Byrne
Located in Franklin, MA
Katherine Borkowski-Byrne’s “Strands of Time” is a colorful abstract oil painting, 30 x 24 inch, on canvas with very thick texture and spontaneous brushwork in saturated greens, blue...
Oil, Canvas
"After K", Abstract Expressionist, Red, Yellow, Blue, Oil Painting
By Katherine Borkowski-Byrne
Located in Franklin, MA
Katherine Borkowski-Byrne’s “After K” is a bright abstract expressionist oil painting 36 x 36 x 1.5 inches on canvas with thick and thin spontaneo...
Canvas, Oil
colorful contemporary abstract oil painting expressionist busy signed
By Alayna Rose
Located in Milwaukee, WI
37 x 32 x 0.75 inches, canvas Signed 'Alayna' lower right Unframed (custom framing is available upon request) Alayna Rose is a painter, jewelry designer and former illustrator. Her paintings are abstract, painterly, and in vibrant color. They teeter between figuration and pure non-representation, following in the legacy of the Abstract Expressionists of the mid-twentieth century. Indeed, she studied with Kenn Kwint, a nationally recognized Wisconsin painter, as well as Gary Rosine, former department chair of Cardinal Stritch University’s Visual Studies Program. She was also mentored by one of Wisconsin’s most celebrated sculptors - Mary Nohl...
Canvas, Oil
colorful contemporary abstract oil painting expressionist busy signed
By Alayna Rose
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Gypsy Wind II" is an original oil painting on canvas by Alayna Rose. The artist signed the painting in the lower left. This painting features a variety of abstract marks in green, y...
Canvas, Oil
Multicolor Abstract Expressionist with Red, Blue, & Green
By Catherine Freethy
Located in Soquel, CA
Bold figurative abstract by California artist Catherine Freethy (American, b. 1962). This abstract features vibrant color block shapes in blue, red, and green, with accents in yellow...
Canvas, Oil
colorful contemporary abstract oil painting expressionist busy signed
By Alayna Rose
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Crossroads" is an original oil painting on canvas by Alayna Rose. The artist signed the piece lower left and signed & dated on verso. This piece features a variety of abstract marks in green, blue, pink, white, and yellow over a deep red background. 24" x 24" art Custom framing is available Alayna Rose is a painter, jewelry designer and former illustrator. Her fashion jewelry has been featured in exclusive boutiques from Hawaii to the East Coast. In 1987 she was featured as an outstanding new designer in Accessories Magazine. Her copper enameled designs have been exhibited in shows in New York City, Chicago and other major venues in the United States. From 1990-2007 she was Vice President of a design company that specialized in illustrations for patent applications, trademarks and technical art. She studied with Gary Rosine, former department chair of Cardinal Stritch University’s Visual Studies Program, Kenn Kwint, nationally recognized Wisconsin painter and was mentored by one of Wisconsin’s most celebrated sculptors, Mary Nohl...
Canvas, Oil
Abstract 2, Abstract Oil Painting
By Dorothy Gaziano
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Layers of colors and gestures define this abstract piece. Soft green, orange, and blue contrast with touches of black. Expressive scratches and marks bring text...
Oil
Colorful Emotion, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Emily STARCK
Located in Yardley, PA
Large work of abstraction in a colorful palette. Worked in several layers with dynamic, free and positive gesture. Professional and high quality painting with anti UV protection an...
Acrylic
