I wish to paint with all the textual detail and realism of the Dutch Masters, but in a modern idiom, choosing subjects and compositions that reflect contemporary--and eternal-- interests and concerns.
About the Artist
During my career as Professor of English Literature, I also followed my passion for drawing and painting. I took lessons where I lived and finally settled in Bethesda, MD. Retired from teaching in late 90's and dedicated myself entirely to painting, studying with various teachers and at the Compass Atelier program. Have been gallery represented, had exhibits and sold widely.Lillian Klein (Abensohn) website Lillian Klein (Abensohn) fine art
Artist's Statement
My paintings find harmony and beauty in areas of conflict. The still life compositions with fruit allegorize a basic human condition: relationships--sexual and/or social--and the various ways these relationships are expressed. The crystal and fruit compositions comment on the tension between the color and density of the fruit vis a vis the transparency and hardness of the crystal. Each portrait seeks to express the conflict and harmony experienced in the life it reflects. Even the flowers implicitly (sometimes explicitly) suggest life and death: beauty and harmony for the moment--as in human lives.Featured Work
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Pairing
Oil on Belgian linen panel
2020
Dutch Masters' style with contemporary allegorical implications: life, gender, sexuality, relationships, race
Knowing what's inside
Oil on Belgian linen panel
2019
Dutch Masters' style with a contemporary perspective: life, gender, sexuality, relationships, race
Ripe and ready
Oil on Belgian linen panel
2018
Dutch Masters' style with a contemporary perspective: life, gender, sexuality, relationships, race
Seduction
Oil on Belgian linen panel
2019
Dutch Masters' style with contemporary perspective: life, gender, sexuality, relationships, race
Tomato Orgy
Oil on Belgian linen panel
2020
Dutch Masters' style with contemporary perspective: life, gender, sexuality, race
Spilling seed
Oil on Belgian linen panel
2019
Dutch Masters' style, contemporary perspective: life, gender, sexuality
Booking
Contact me at 301 228 6688. Bookings can be arranged at your convenience.
Oil on fine Belgian linen panels