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Marianne Kolb

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Marianne Kolb (born 1958 in Bern) is a Swiss painter who lives in California.[1] She is known for her emotional figurative paintings.[2]

Kolb paints directly onto the canvas with her hands, placing her figures in isolation on a monochromatic, textured background.[3] In regard to her figurative work, the artist stated that "The human figure is the vehicle with which I can most positively relate."[4] Kolb has also stated that the imagery, "derives from direct observation of individuals transmuted by her own feelings which become fully known to her during the painting process."[5] Kolb's work has been located within a legacy of Northern European paintings (including artists such as Edvard Munch and Francis Bacon),[5] although journalist and art critic Daniella Walsh describes Kolb's work as exhibiting "quieter, inner angst…..To the enlightenment or distress of her audience, Kolb paints the soul."[6] Kolb's work is part of the permanent collection of the Boise Art Museum.

Kolb is a member of the California Society of Printmakers.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Marianne Kolb - art auction records". www.askart.com. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  2. ^ Graves, Jeremy (2011). New Images of Man and Woman. Lulu.com. pp. 21–25.
  3. ^ Walsh, Daniella (February 2010). "Continuing and Recommended Exhibitions". artscenecal.com. Retrieved February 18, 2017.
  4. ^ "Marianne Kolb". Bennett Galleries Nashville. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  5. ^ a b Selz, Peter (2013). Marianne Kolb: Silent - Anticipation. Sue Greenwood Fine Art. pp. All.
  6. ^ Walsh, Daniella (September 2010). "Marianne Kolb at Sue Greenwood Fine Art". Retrieved February 18, 2017.
  7. ^ "The California Printmaker, The Journal of the California Society of Printmakers" (PDF). October 2000. p. 21.