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In the illustrious realm of the Bay Area Figurative Movement, where artists sought to rekindle a connection with the human form, Henrietta Berk’s artistic prowess stood out as she delved into the intricacies of human emotion and intimacy.
HENRIETTA BERK (1919-1990) Sonoma Valley, circa 1965-70 signed 'H Berk' (lower right) oil on canvas 20 x 20 in. 50.8 x 50.8 cm. Steven Stern has confirmed the authenticity of this work, which will be included in the Catalogue Raisonné.
Henrietta Berk (January 9, 1919 – January 15, 1990) was a painter in the San Francisco Bay Area whose work was part of the Bay Area Figurative Movement taking place in the mid-20th century. Her oil paintings were noted for their strong colors and shapes.
- The San Francisco Bay Area Figurative Movement
- Berk’s Landscapes
- Berk’s Figure Paintings
- Berk’s Still Life Paintings
Berk’s paintings were part of the Bay Area Figurative Movement, a term used for a group of artists located in the San Francisco Bay Area. The artists rejected the dominant style of Abstract Expressionismin favor of figure paintings in the 1950s to 1960s. The art movement was divided into three groups: the First Generation, the Bridge Generation, an...
In Green Hills, Berk used different shades of green for the landscape of the Bay Area. The paint is applied with thick and bold brushstrokes. The loosely applied color gives an impression of hills in the foreground. The horizon is painted with a bold line of bright green and the sky is painted in dull yellow. Berk used a limited color palette for G...
Later, the Bay Area artists gradually reintroduced human figures into their works, and Berk was one of them. ThePicnicportrays a young couple enjoying leisure time on the beach. It is a sunny and warm day and the sun has illuminated the sand and the sea. The couple had planned this day as shown by the various objects around them. Their backs are tu...
Still Life With Flowersdepicts a vase of flowers in an interesting shape. It is a thin elongated vase with fresh flowers. The paint is applied quickly and thickly. In some places, Berk has applied colors straight from the paint tubes. The flower vase divides the background into two parts: light and dark. Despite being a well-known artist of the Bay...
Oct 26, 2021 · “Henrietta Berk: In Living Color,” curated by Gordon McClelland, will introduce museum patrons to this gifted (and unjustly overlooked, until now) California artist whose paintings dazzle with bold, brilliant color and brash, vigorous application of paint.
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“Henrietta Berk: In Living Color,” curated by Gordon McClelland, will introduce museum patrons to this gifted (and unjustly overlooked, until now) California artist whose paintings dazzle with bold, brilliant color and brash, vigorous application of paint.
