Carol J. Mathews Oil Painting of an Abstract Face

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An abstract oil painting on board of a face by Contemporary American artist Carol J. Mathews (1956-2015). The painting depicts facial features rendered in thick brush strokes in a full spectrum palette with strong black outlining. The artist has maintained a texture of brush strokes throughout the composition which adds a unique tactile quality to the piece. This painting is unframed and awaits your choice of presentation. The verso of this piece is marked with a stamp from the estate of Carol J. Mathews and includes a document about the artist.

Mathews, known for her colorful and expressive paintings and drawings, describes her work as follows, . . .having painted for over 25 years, it is difficult to describe my art but whimsical, abstract, and fantasy come to mind . . . After years of suffering from mental illness, Carol’s art became a crucial conduit for her internal turmoil. A portion of the proceeds from this sale will go to NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

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17CIN686-008