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Penny Putnam Conversations with Light and Color

We are proud to be presenting the work of Penny Putnam. The exhibition of over thirty works includes works on canvas, panel and paper. Penny’s works, while abstract, are grounded in nature and its elements. In a recent interview with Penny, she noted her inspiration was from the natural world. Meandering about the countryside as a child, she would pick up a rock, leaf, stick, animal skeleton, nut or any small object left on the ground.

She continues this practice today, and has amassed a large collection of natural treasures which inhabit her studio and house. Often, these objects are the seeds which start her paintings. Whether it is the absolute object, or the atmosphere at the time of the gathering, these treasures have a profound in uence of her work.

Penny begins her process by laying paint down, then working through challenges of light and color. Initially the paintings are almost chaotic, however as the painting evolves, the pigments aline themselves and work in harmony, not at odds.

The nished painting is one of peace and beauty.

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Lime Water, 2009, Mixed Media on Wood Panel: 18 x 18 inches

Poppy Field, 2012, Mixed Media on Canvas: 36 x 36 inches

Midnight Storm, 2012, Mixed Media on Wood Panel: 18 x 18 inches

Tangerine Martini, 2014, Mixed Media on 300lb Arches Paper, 40 x 30 inches

Poem Tree, 2013, Mixed Media on 300lb Arches Paper: 40 x 30 inches

Counter Culture, 2010, Mixed Media on Canvas: 40 x 30 inches

Why Not?, 2008, Mixed Media on 300lb Arches Paper: 40 x 30 inches

Summer In The City, 2008, Mixed Media on Paper Mounted on Canvas: 30 x 36 inches

How Did We Get Here?, 2013, Mixed Media on 300lb Arches Paper: 44 x 30 inches

In The Shade, 2013, Mixed Media on Canvas: 24 x 24 inches

Be Calm, 2013, Mixed Media on Canvas: 24 x 24 inches

Parcheesey, 2020, Mixed Media on Canvas: 24 x 24 inches

Coasting 5, 2016, Mixed Media on 300lb Arches Paper: 40 x 30 inches

Green Tease, 2014, Mixed Media on Canvas: 40 x 40 inches

And A Rabbit Popped Out of The Hat!, 2018, Mixed Media on Canvas: 48 x 36 inches

Hope, 2020. Mixed Media on Canvas: 24 x 24 inches

After Dark, 2022. Mixed Media on 300lb Arches Paper: 30 x 23 inches

Pond Study, 2016, Mixed Media on 300lb Arches Paper: 28 x 20 inches

Swim Team, 2014. Mixed Media on Canvas: 60 x 72 inches, Diptych

Lost Diary, 2006, Mixed Media and Assemblage on Paper: 23 x 23 inches

Looking For The Limelight, 2013, Mixed Media on Paper Mounted on Canvas: 48 x 48 inches

SpringBreak, 2013, Mixed Media on Paper Mounted on Canvas: 42 x 62 inches

Why Be Blue?, 2010, Mixed Media on 300lb Paper, 30 x 23 inches

Coasting 3, 2016, Mixed Media on 300lb Arches Paper: 30 x 28 inches

Popsicle, 2009, Mixed Media on Wood Panel: 18 x 18 inches

Roaring Borealis, 2010, Mixed Media on 300lb Paper: 30 x 23 inches

Red, White And Blue Feathers, 2020, Mixed Media on Canvas: 24 x 24 inches

Shall We Go Deeper?, 2011, Mixed Media on Canvas: 48 x 36 inches

Square 1, 2021, Mixed Media on 300lb Arches Paper: 30 x 23 inches

Waxing/Waning, 2010, Mixed Media on Canvas: 24 x 24 inches

What’s Out There?, 2010, Mixed Media on Wood Panel: 20 x 20 inches

Room To Grow, 2014, Mixed Media on Canvas: 30 x 40 inches

After Midnight, 2021, Mixed Media on 300lb Arches Paper: 30 x 23 inches

Shelf Life, 2007, Mixed Media on Paper Mounted on Canvas: 36 x 30 inches

Thank you for taking the time to look over the catalogue. The link to our interview with Penny Putnam, can be found here: https://youtu.be/n-rsodNfuX8 Please contact us at info@art357.com for further information.

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