Michael William Eggleston

Musical Figurative Abstract

2001

Abstract Expressionist Figurative Composition Dynamic abstract piece by Michael William Eggleston (American, b. 1948). Bold colors and linework give life and movement to this abstrac...

Five figures gathered of old friends--the best friends-- by San Francisco artist Michael William Eggleston (American, 20th century). From a collection of his works, unsigned. Unframe...

Abstract Expressionist painting of a very happy person in a colorful environment by San Francisco artist Michael William Eggleston (American, 20th c.). From a collection of his works...

Contemporary Large-Scale Cubist Figurative Interior Scene Bursting with bright colors and whimsical energy, this contemporary figurative abstract painting by San Francisco artist M...

A bold and highly collectible mid-century modern oil painting by Edward Marecak, this semi-abstract mythological composition exemplifies the artist’s signature fusion of classical narrative, symbolic figuration, and vibrant modernist abstraction. Rendered in richly layered oil, the painting transforms ancient mythological subject matter into a dynamic, color-saturated visual language. Stylized human figures emerge through bold outlines, patterned surfaces, and interlocking color fields, creating a composition that feels both narrative and abstract at once. Marecak’s approach is deeply rooted in his Slovak heritage and fascination with folklore, opera, and Greek mythology, which he consistently reinterpreted through a modernist lens. Rather than depicting literal scenes, he constructs symbolic environments where figures, gestures, and architectural forms merge into a rhythmic, mosaic-like structure. The result is a visually complex and emotionally charged work that reflects Marecak’s position as one of Colorado’s most distinctive mid-century modernists. His practice bridges folk-inspired imagery, surrealist abstraction, and postwar expressionism, placing him firmly within the broader evolution of American modern art. Mythological works such as this are among the most sought-after in Marecak’s oeuvre, as they represent his most fully realized synthesis of storytelling and abstraction. These compositions often feature densely layered surfaces, bold chromatic contrasts, and theatrical figuration that echoes both Byzantine iconography and modernist experimentation. A long-standing figure in the Denver modern...

You, hypnotized by Unearthly yellows, reds and A concentric eye :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Rea...

Lawrence Philp Untitled Oil and acrylic on canvas 75 1/2 x 79 inches Lawrence Philp, the son of Jamaican immigrants, studied at the Rhode Island School of Design and was included i...

A drawing of a pile of crumpled clothing inspired this painting. When it came time to create the painting, I was driven by a desire to conjure a visually challenging image from banal...