2021
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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"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
"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
"New Horizons", Abstract, Expressionist, Red, Blue, White, Oil Painting
By Katherine Borkowski-Byrne
Located in Franklin, MA
Katherine Borkowski-Byrne’s” New Horizons” is a colorful abstract oil painting on canvas 24 x 30 x 1.5 inch oil painting on canvas with very thick spontaneous brushwork in saturated ...
Canvas, Oil
"On the Cusp", Abstract, Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, White, Oil Painting
By Katherine Borkowski-Byrne
Located in Franklin, MA
Katherine Borkowski-Byrne’s “On the Cusp” is a colorful and painterly oil on canvas measuring 36 x 32 x 1.5 inches with thick and thin spontaneous brushwork in saturated red, blue, g...
Canvas, Oil
"Yin-Yang", Abstract, Expressionist, Red, Blue, Yellow, Oil Painting
By Katherine Borkowski-Byrne
Located in Franklin, MA
Katherine Borkowski-Byrne’s “Yin-Yang” is a colorful abstract expressionist oil painting 38 x 60 x 1.5 inches on linen with thick and thin spontaneous brushwork, drips and splashes. ...
Oil, Linen
"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
Transformation (blue, red, gold, yellow)
By Megan Sievert
Located in Washington, DC
Original acrylic on canvas painting by Padme titled "Transformation". Padme (Megan Sievert) was raised as a global nomad attending international schools in Zambia Pakistan, Norway,...
Canvas, Acrylic
"Untitled No. 29" by Kristy Chettle - White, Blue, & Red Abstract Expressionist
By Kristy Chettle
Located in Carmel, CA
Kristy Chettle (American, born 1968) "Untitled No. 29" 2024 Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. A captivating exploration of color, texture, and movement, "Untitled No. 29" is a 48" x 48" oil on canvas by contemporary artist Kristy Chettle. This striking abstract work features a harmonious blend of soft blues, whites, and grays, energized by dynamic bursts of yellow, orange, and red. Chettle’s expressive brushwork and layering techniques create an ethereal sense of depth, drawing the viewer into its vibrant and emotive surface. The painting’s gestural marks and textured passages evoke a balance between spontaneity and intentionality, inviting introspection and interpretation. Perfect for modern interiors, "Untitled No. 29" is a bold yet tranquil statement piece, ideal for collectors who appreciate contemporary abstraction and the legacy of Abstract Expressionism. Chettle’s masterful use of oil paint offers both visual energy and a calming atmosphere, making this work a versatile addition to any collection. About the Artist: As a California native (b. 1968, Los Angeles, CA), Kristy Chettle’s paintings explore reflective and thought-provoking themes of nature, transformation, and self-empowerment. Using only her hands and an occasional pallet knife, she paints in multiple layers, sometimes scraping off the paint with her fingers only to reapply a new color later, resulting in a deep texture and raw motion. Occasionally she scrawls her thoughts and emotions into the canvas or uses recycled paper or old screens...
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
"Amidst the Color" - Large Mixed Media Abstract on Wood - Red, Yellow, and Blue
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Steven H. Rehfeld (American, born 1954) "Amidst the Color", 2022 Oil Paint, Tape, Mixed Media, Wood Panel, Wood The artist signed the back of the painting. This large-scale abstract...
Oil, Wood, Tape, Wood Panel
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
Discovering Red (Gestural Abstraction, Red, Green, Blue, Gold, ~35% OFF)
By Ted Hinrichs
Located in Kansas City, MO
Ted Hinrichs Discovering Red Acrylic on Canvas Year: 2025 Size: 20 x 16 x 0.75 inches (50.8 x 40.64 x 1.9 cm) Signed by hand COA provided *On Stretcher Frame (Painted Edges), ready ...
Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
Colors in winter, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Emily STARCK
Located in Yardley, PA
Abstract expressionism artwork painted exclusively with my fingers in several layers. The palette is colorful and powerful, mainly warm with red and purple. Inspired by winter. :: ...
Oil
