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MARYANN HELD

TABERNACLE

solo exhibition

Opening February 3rd, 2023

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Arch Enemy Arts is thrilled to present: TABERNACLE, an enchanting series of 10 new and original paintings by Maryann Held. In this solo feature, the local artist continues her explorations in design and color through acrylic paint and gold ink, with each work reverently housed in hand-picked vintage frames.

 

Inspired by the “endless diversity of the natural world”, Maryann delights the eye with her signature motifs– carefully rendered animal subjects adorned with vibrant floral patterns, respectively enveloped by golden, black, and rich teal grounds. Drawing from religious iconography, the compositions are both decorative and devotional, with the naturalism of her creatures in strategic contrast to the smooth gradients and shimmering embellishments that elevate them. A celebration of color, texture, and depth, each work captures a spirit that puts the extraordinary qualities of these beings on full display. On her intentions with this body of work, Maryann sought out to craft a story through color, delicately pushing warmth into vivid coolness throughout the visual frame. In this, she creates a movement within the paintings’ stillness, making the eye to move between the graphic and the dimensional, with breaths of calm emanating from their endless backgrounds.

 

Tabernacle is the artist’s third solo show with Arch Enemy Arts, coming after Earthly Remains in 2022. 

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- written by Alex Medlin II

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Maryann's TABERNACLE exhibition will be on view from February 3rd - 26th, 2023.
Sold works will begin to ship the week following the close of the exhibition, unless other arrangements have been made.

Items marked with a red dot have already been sold.

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Payment plans are available. Click the purchase inquiry button below for more details.

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AVAILABLE PRINTS: 

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STANDARD EDITION:
"Rude Bones" by Maryann Held
signed limited edition of 35
printed on Hot Press Archival Matte, 300gsm
10" x 13" image size, 11" x 14" paper size
$45 USD

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GOLD LEAF HAND EMBELLISHED EDITION:
"Rude Bones" by Maryann Held
signed limited edition of 15
hand embellished with unique gold leaf details
printed on Hot Press Archival Matte, 300gsm
10" x 13" image size, 11" x 14" paper size
$80 USD

PAST CATALOG WORKS

all work marked with a red dot have been sold

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