Contemporary Painting "Connections of Belonging" by Mary Crane Nutter

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"Connections of Belonging" by Mary Crane Nutter
Acrylic paint on wood panel, 18" x 18"

Mary Crane Nutter lives in … Read more "Connections of Belonging" by Mary Crane Nutter
Acrylic paint on wood panel, 18" x 18"

Mary Crane Nutter lives in Walla Walla where her studio is located at her home/small farm with a traditional wood barn. Several years ago, she partnered with her Sister, Sarah Crane, a graphic designer and photographer to create a neighborhood art and performance experience for the local community at the farm. In creating that experience, she began to make color blocked paintings on panels that were inspired by Pennsylvania Dutch barn star artwork, which she called “quilts”. Her large scale panels were mounted on her barn for the art festival. The experience changed her style and approach to painting. “If it had not been for that experience, I would not be making the paintings I am making today”, she explained. Her work on the barn was published in a magazine called “Mary Jane’s Farm” in December, 2017. She continued, “It is here in Walla Walla, while immersed in quiet country living… that my mind travelled back to fond memories of my late Grandmother Doris and the many hours I spent as a child watching her create beautiful quilts.” See less