Abstract Art Review

Two abstract contemporary artists and colleagues are on display until March 18th at the Polychrome art gallery on 1113 Fort St. Melanie Authier and Martin Golland’s works are both presented.

Melanie Authier brings a unique perspective to the world of abstract art. As one author puts it “Melanie Authier’s paintings are colorful journeys into an imaginary world.” Her work is bold; a mixture of hard edges, bars weaved in with small tight and intense brushstrokes. She uses a great deal of bright colors. She’s expressive, in a very unique way.

However, abstract art isn’t for everyone. I stand puzzled at some of her images. It is like I’m entering another magical world where I don’t know the rules. I wonder what kind of feelings she is trying to elicit but for some strange reason I can’t feel. I am confused, befuddled. I leave the exhibit with many questions.

In contrast, Martin Golland uses traditional landscape perspectives hard objects are in the foreground. “Leader” is oil on canvas depicting a ladder leading up to a balcony. “Veil” is a green cloth covering a view of trees below. He uses traditional methods with inanimate objects.
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All in all, I enjoyed the process of viewing these contemporary artworks. Please see for yourself what you like and don’t like about their art and post here.

Cheers!
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