News

Inuit Influences: Color Studies

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:18:45 -0500

At present I am embarking on a long term series called Inuit Influences.

Inuit (Eskimo) art has resonated with me since college days, as the childlike quality of Inuit artwork captures the essence of simplicity, joy and the enduring spirit in all things. Further, their belief in the spiritual and physical liminality between humans and animals connects with my own interest with animals. Animals have been recurring subjects through the many series I have produced: Jazz Fragments & Rhythm, Pond and Chez Moi. Some of the innumerable artists that have been my paragons have influenced my style ; Mattise primarily, Franz Marc for the love of abstracted animal forms, Bonnard for his color, Calder for his simplicity and joie de vivre.

My spontaneous style uses color as the driving force to create the composition and give it life. I am presently working on a sub series called Color Studies, which includes over (50) unique 16”x20” works on paper. I am inspired by original Inuit painting, sculpture (and their reproductions), which I reinterpret and recreate instinctively in order to preserve the power of the original. Sometimes I seek depth and color complexity by soaking paper or raw canvas, using raw pigment and crushed pastel to highlight an ethereal sensibility and maximize the color interaction. Adversely, sometimes I try to pare down the color and form by using flat brushwork, with minimal layers of flat dense paint.

Inuit Influences At Flora

Wed, 2 Feb 2011 14:45:56 -0500

The Inuit (Eskimo) lived a simple, visual life based on survival by hunting. The supernatural world placed on important part of their culture. Fellow creatures were also trying to survive the harsh conditions. The Inuit had a strong respect for the souls of their prey. They believed all things have a soul and that humans and animals were capable of taking on various forms. The concepts of kindred spirit with nature radiates from their work and is what drives mine.

The paintings will be on display at Flora, a restaurant in Arlington, MA from February through April.

Owls at Audubon Shop

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 14:03:49 -0400

Owl Poster and 2 charcoal Owl prints are now available to purchase at the Audubon Shop at Drumlin Farms, Lincoln, MA.

They are excited to expand their selection to include original art works.

Art In The Garden 3

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 19:33:50 -0400

On the afternoon of Saturday, June 19th 2010, numerous visitors enjoyed the sun, garden, pond, and Lynne’s art work.

The art was displayed on easels around the garden, starting at the driveway and working to the back. There were reproductions, photos, and paintings.

The crowd enjoyed refreshments as they toured her studio to get a glimpse of her latest Inuit influenced work is charcoal gouache on paper. Several are shown here.

Art In The Garden 2

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:12:31 -0400

On the afternoon of Saturday ,June 19th 2010 visitors have the opportunity to visit the private home and garden of Lexington artist Lynne D Klemmer at 2209 Massachusetts Ave. ,Lexington MA where her work will be on view from 1:00PM until 5PM. This is the first time Klemmer has opened her personal space to the public.

The show will provide an opportunity to speak with the artist about the several series of work she has created in the last few years and to peruse her densely planted garden. The Pond Series as well as twenty one fine art reproductions will be available for purchase.

An artist over 36 years ,beginning as studio art major at Skidmore College, she has had several art related careers in display, architecture interior design and more recently , landscape design. Lynne’s preferred medium is pastel on either on paper or in her unique process using pastel on canvas combined with acrylic paint. The recurring themes are jazz, mythology, Inuit images and pond elements.A long time resident of Lexington MA , Klemmer’s studio is surrounded by her extensive garden and pond. An adamant animal lover most of her work has some animal imagery.