Stephanie Maria and Amiel Mesner

Stephanie Maria:

In all great dramas there are layers of narrative that weave together myth, dream and reality. I am painting an operatic world that is full of family history, political intrigue, fire, water, and the ambiguity of right and wrong. The content of my work has been described as allegorical with a twist.

Beyond the subject matter, I deliver this work with an expressive and colorful style. Line drawings borrowed from toille fabric patterns are combined with painterly images to create a depth of field and meaning.

I am inspired by artists such as; Anselm Kiefer, Brueghel, Thomas Hart Benton, Joan Snyder, El Greco, Velasquez and Louise Elisabeth Vigée Le Brun. The work of these master painters as well as my daily practice in the decorative arts has both informed and inspired me.

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Jordan's Flight, acrylic on board, triptych, 72" x 54", Call for pricing: 508-655-1942.

Evangelist, acrylic on board, 60" x 48", Call for pricing: 508-655-1942.

Patriot, acrylic on board, 60" x 48", Call for pricing: 508-655-1942.

Effigy, acrylic on board, triptych, 72" x 48", Call for pricing: 508-655-1942.

Librada's Rosary, acrylic on board, triptych, 54" x 36", Call for pricing: 508-655-1942.

 Night Walker, acrylic on board, triptych, 72" x 36", Call for pricing: 508-655-1942.

Curandera, acrylic on board, triptych, 72" x 48", Call for pricing: 508-655-1942.

Thin Ice, acrylic on board, triptych, 72" x 48", Call for pricing: 508-655-1942.

The Crossing, acrylic on board, triptych, 48" x 60", Call for pricing: 508-655-1942.

El Presidente, acrylic on board, 60" x 36", Call for pricing: 508-655-1942.

First Pitch, acrylic on board, 72" x 48", Call for pricing: 508-655-1942.

Lucky, acrylic on board, 48" x 60", Call for pricing: 508-655-1942.

Young Americans, acrylic on board, triptych, 48" x 72", Call for pricing: 508-655-1942.

Jacket and Trench Coat, acrylic on board, diptych, 48" x 72", Call for pricing: 508-655-1942

Dinner Guest, acrylic on board, 48" x 48", Call for pricing: 508-655-1942

The Hunt, acrylic on board, 48" x 48", Call for pricing: 508-655-1942

Regalia, acrylic on board, 36" x 48", Call for pricing: 508-655-1942

Brown Bubble, acrylic on board, 30" x 96", Call for pricing: 508-655-1942

Amiel Mesner

Like many children, I too had an obsession with pirates, the ocean and a wild imagination of adventure on the high seas.

During the pandemic, with all jobs on hold and a lot of time on my hands, I took up painting these themes not just to pass the time, but for the sheer fun of it. What I thought was a nostalgic whim turned out to be more than just art therapy.

I realized my pursuit was my way of controlling my day to day life, in which things felt out of control and out of my hands.  Today I look back and see how taking my paintbrush and creating these “troubled waters” on canvas turned out to be appropriate and timely.

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Wild is the Wind-Dark & Stormy I, Napoleon Green painted frame, 18.2"5 X 22".

Wild is the Wind-Dark & Stormy II, Fire Engine Red painted frame, 13.5" X 15.5".

Wild is the Wind-Dark & Stormy III, Cerulean Blue painted frame, 13.7" X 13.5".

Wild is the Wind-Dark & Stormy IV, Aqua Blue painted frame, 18.75" X 22.75"

Wild is the Wind-Dark & Stormy V, Aqua Blue painted frame, 22.75" X 22.75".

Wild is the Wind-Dark & Stormy VI, Sail White painted frame, 19.5" X 23.5".