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The Introvert
Sumner CrenshawOil painting on Stretched canvas
Finished black edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on back
2018
20 " h x 16 " w x 1 " d |2 lbs. 0 oz.
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About
This
Artwork
Originally a simple figurative piece, where the focus was exploring the electric contrast between the lemon yellow shapes and the black background, this piece soon evolved. As I worked, the figure's hunched posture and pained expression began to speak to me. She looks nervous to be in the bright spotlight, but she also doesn't retreat. Instead, she bravely, gingerly allows herself to be illuminated; a symbol of introversion, and the contrasting desires to hide and to be seen.
Sumner Crenshaw
Frederick, Maryland
Sumner Crenshaw infuses her work with movement, lines and varying degrees of color. She currently lives in Maryland and finds inspiration in the work of Salvador Dali. Her goal is to keep exploring the minimalist, narrative surrealism she's been moving toward.
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The piece is even more beautiful than I expected. I'm sure to love it for many years to come and can't wait to purchase another piece by Sumner Crenshaw. Please continue to create such breathtaking artwork.
- F Wong
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m so excited to send The Morrigan to you and I hope you love it! Thank you for supporting my work :-)
Well I just purchased the Morrigan and can hardly wait until it arrives. I love your work.. I have been a fan of Dali myself and found him in your work which is what drew me to you. I love your work just wanted you to know and will let you know what I think once I have received my piece and what I think of it.
Michigan area fans, please check out Future Gallery's Nou Surrealism exhibit! I will be one of their featured artists! Opening on March 10 :)
Please check out my interview with Beautiful Bizarre Magazine! :-) https://beautifulbizarre.net/2018/01/16/rise-of-the-curly-girls-interview-with-sumner-crenshaw/
The piece is even more beautiful than I expected. I'm sure to love it for many years to come and can't wait to purchase another piece by Sumner Crenshaw. Please continue to create such breathtaking artwork.
Hello Friends and followers! Just a few announcements as we go into the holiday shopping season! - I'm pleased to announce that starting in December I will be represented by ZaPow Gallery in Asheville, NC! Stop by in December for ZaPow's grand reopening and check out all new artwork by yours truly! - Looking forward to the year ahead, I will be in two group shows in NYC in 2017! ! Stay tuned for details on when to check out my work at Gristle Gallery and Greenpoint Gallery, both in Brooklyn :-) And as always, please keep checking back here on Ugallery to see all my new work for the holidays! Cheers! Sumner
Facebook page is finally up! Please like and share it- Sumner Crenshaw Art :-)
New solo show up! "Form & Flow" features several new paintings and will be on view through the end of November at Cafe Nola in historic downtown Frederick,MD
Hi Friends & Followers! I have quite a few shows coming up! If you are in the DMV area and would like to see my work, you can check it out at the following places: August- The a Fine Arts Co, Hagerstown November- Cafe Nola, downtown Frederick January 2016- The Muse, downtown Frederick June 2016- Unique Optique, downtown Frederick Thank you for your support of my work! :-D
Sumner - what happemed to the "Surrender" painting and there was another one = I think it was called I forget the name. I bought "Hiding" and if I like it I was hoping to buy "Surrender" and "Grace Pink???"" . you have removed two of the artwork that was right next to Hiding and is replaced two other paintings that sort of look alike but not the same.
Two person exhibit now up! Stop by The Muse in historic downtown Frederick to see my work, as well as my sister's! We're doing a joint exhibit inspired by our furry friends for the annual Dog Days of Summer event. Up now though the end of the month :)
Solo exhibit coming up in August! I will be showing at The Fine Arts Company in Hagerstown, MD. Opening is August 9 :)
Thank you for your kind words- Your comment made my day! I will be uploading new work soon, please check it out :-)
I really love your work! As soon as I can, I will be purchasing some of your pieces.
Solo exhibit coming up! I will be showcasing my most recent work at CoWork in historic downtown Frederick, MD. The exhibit is entitled "Coda", and features work inspired by dancers & the Ballet Russes. Opening on November 2nd! :)