Mary Lynn Burke

Boston-based contemporary abstract painter, creating large-scale paintings, photography and saltwater cyanotypes. Investigating self-acceptance, ambivalence with passing time and the transformative power of nature, particularly while living abroad in New Zealand. Represented by Portland Art Gallery in Portland, Maine. Small through monumental size prints available directly through artist, Mary Lynn Burke.

Exhibitions

Four-person exhibition, including Jill Hoy, William Crosby and Eric Hopkins

Portland Art Gallery, Portland, ME
November 1, 2024 – November 23, 2024
Artist Talk led by Emma Wilson & Reception: November 7th, 5-7 pm

These large-scale paintings are the result of my wish to free myself from the constraints of expectations, fear of failure, and even fear of success. Throughout our lifetime, there are roles and boxes in which we are assigned. These paintings are an expression of breaking-free from those lines and living a life where we trust our heart over everything else and unapologetically chase what brings us joy.


I wish we could all have fearless opportunities to be heard, to speak, act and profess ourselves to be who we are without worry or judgement. My wish for my work, is that it provides a sense of understanding, comfort and joy for being precisely who we are in this very moment and inspire viewers to let themselves be guided by their very nature. After all, everything unique and beautiful within us comes from nature, my paintings are simply a reminder.

View filmed artist remarks here: my statement begins at 7:41.


November 2024 Exhibition with Portland Art Gallery: Portland, Maine
November 2024 Exhibition with Portland Art Gallery: Portland, Maine
Before My Eyes – Cyanotype and acrylic on raw canvas – Diptych, 73 x 119 inch
Before My Eyes – Cyanotype and acrylic on raw canvas – Diptych, 73 x 119 inch
November 2024 Exhibition with Portland Art Gallery: Portland, Maine
Standing with ‘Seismic’ and ‘Stray Echo’
(sculpture in foreground by by Jane Dahmen and Stephen Proctor)

Jasmine Crush – Cyanotype, acrylic and spray paint on raw canvas – 75.5 x 78.5 inch – 2024
Seismic – Cyanotype and acrylic on raw canvas – 53 x 73 inch
Seismic – Cyanotype and acrylic on raw canvas – 53 x 73 inch -2024
Stray Echo – Cyanotype, acrylic and spray paint on raw canvas- 73 x 59 inch
Stray Echo – Cyanotype, acrylic and spray paint on raw canvas- 73 x 59 inch -2024

CONTACT ME: hello@marylynnburke.com.

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