McClain | 16C

the ART BOOK Issue 16C

Art alters your world. It transforms your home and the atmosphere within.

It has the power to change your state of mind. Selecting art is all about a personal connection, a visceral, individual response. Find a piece that moves you and don’t be afraid to trust your instinct.

Our collection at Merritt Gallery & Renaissance Fine Arts is an eclectic mix of unique works from established and emerging artists. From local artists to those halfway around the globe, their art will ignite your senses.

Enjoy this little lookbook with some of our most recent favorites - there’s so much more to explore! Find yourself captivated by a work of art that is a reflection of you.

Let us be your guide on this exciting journey.

Rachel & Merritt

Front Cover: McClain · Super Girl · Mixed Media on Wood · 60 x 60 inches Back Cover: Pritchard · Peony Metaphor II · Pastel on Canvas · 60 x 60 inches Right: Anke · Girl on Chair with Elephant · Mixed Media on Panel · 72 x 48 inches

O’Malia · It Ain’t Easy · Oil on Canvas · 36 x 72 inches

Above: Dwyer · Moulin Rouge series · Mixed Media on Paper · 24 x 18 inches each Opposite: Kun · Balancing Act · Oil on Canvas · 40 x 61 inches

Left: Andrews 路 Je Suis Balloon Dog II Mixed Media on Canvas 路 66 x 60 inches Opposite: Sultan 路 Lantern Flowers Color Screenprint with Flocking 路 41 x 77 inches

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One of my greatest joys is hearing from my clients that their art has not only changed their environment but their lives as well. Art can inspire a spectrum of emotions, from serenity and tranquility to joy and excitement.

A visit to one of our galleries is a unique experience as we introduce you to an array of genres and artists.

From a traditional landscape to a contemporary abstract painting,

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fall in love with a piece that touches your soul.

Right: Hayman 路 Wind and Dark Creeks Oil on Canvas 路 60 x 60 inches Opposite: Ganch 路 Veiled Ceramic Stoneware 路 37 x 9 x 5 inches

L e t ’s find a r t y o u ’ l l l o v e We offer services you won’t find anywhere else. Whether you are near or far, an avid art enthusiast or a novice just starting your collection, our experienced consultants will work with you to find your perfect piece!

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Art transforms a space.

It brings an energy and a

presence. The right piece of artwork transcends the aesthetics of a room.

CARLA Gallery Director Merritt Gallery Haverford Right: Abrecht · Morning VII Oil on Canvas · 48 x 60 inches

Right: Miagkov 路 Jar of Jellies Oil on Canvas 路 48 x 48 inches Opposite: Zarin 路 Fleurs series Mixed Media on Canvas 路 18 x 18 inches each

Left: Dugar 路 Winters at the Lodge Oil on Canvas 路 60 x 48 inches Opposite: Farber 路 Seeing Montana Photograph on Paper 路 42 x 60 inches

Oliveira · Room To Grow · Mixed Media with Resin on Wood · 48 x 60 inches

ALINA MAKSIMENKO Artist Spotlight

Alina Maksimenko of Kiev, Ukraine, pours her passion for light and color into each of her sensory-alluring works. For Maksimenko, painting comes easily. She describes it as an organic process, one which involves constant flexibility. She explains, “The impression of an emotion, a feeling, a memory is fundamental to all my works, while light and color are key elements in translating, transmitting and interpreting these impressions.”

Committing something as fleeting and ephemeral as a feeling to canvas, requires a fluid process, one that is able to adapt to the transitory nature of time and perception. Maksimenko embraces impermanence in her ability to re-imagine her subject even after she has committed a composition to canvas. Her willingness to overwrite preconceived compositions creates a visible history in her work, one which helps realize her story.

Maksimenko imparts her viewers with a gift, the vision of a dreamscape halfway between reality, halfway transcending this world for another. Her work is inspired by her ability to see the joy of life in every moment, providing us with a visual metaphor for the undeniable passion she has for her work.

Above: Garden · Mixed Media on Canvas · 55 x 71 inches Right: In the Shade · Mixed Media on Canvas · 51 x 35 inches Opposite: Roses · Mixed Media on Canvas · 55 x 70 inches

Right: Razumovskaya 路 Emphasis I Oil on Canvas 路 36 x 36 inches Opposite: Sills 路 Morning Run Oil on Canvas 路 30 x 40 inches

The Source for Fine Art Merritt Gallery Haverford Square 385 W. Lancaster Ave Haverford, PA 19041 610.645.9945

Renaissance Fine Arts The Village of Cross Keys 88 Village Square Baltimore, MD 21210 410.484.8900

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