Rose Umerlik is a contemporary American artist whose work explores the emotional dynamics of human relationships through a refined abstract language. Working primarily in oil and graphite on panel, she builds layered compositions of line, shape, and color that feel both intuitive and deliberate, balancing gestural movement with structural restraint. Her paintings are often read as quiet spatial negotiations, where forms interact in ways that suggest tension, connection, and psychological depth. Rooted in process, Umerlik's surfaces reveal a history of revision and accumulation, resulting in work that is contemplative, materially rich, and well-suited to composed, design-forward interiors.

Two by Rose Umerlik uses soft, rounded forms and thin linear elements to create a controlled, balanced composition. Muted yellows and creams sit against a pale ground, with darker structural shapes anchoring the image. The lines feel both gestural and architectural, guiding how the forms relate without fully enclosing them. Layering is visible throughout, giving the surface depth while keeping the overall effect restrained and deliberate.

"My Father, Richard M. Kirby, passed away from Alzheimer's disease in 1999. He was a pillar of the Lynn, MA community, and father of ten children with my mother Dorothy. We are happy to be honoring his memory with this donation" - John Kirby, Meridian Art Consulting

Includes:

• Two (diptych), 2016, Oil and graphite on panel, 48 x 72 by Rose Umerlik

Restrictions:

• Local delivery or a pickup from gallery in Seaport. Must coordinate with John Kirby

Fair Market Value: $11,000

ARTIST STATEMENT

"My art practice is inextricably tied to my personal history. Stories of family, relationships, and self-awareness generate forces of emotion - fear, hope, loss, pain, and love - that drive me through the creation of each painting. My aim is not only to mirror the intricacies of my personal story, but also to connect with the viewer, to echo the personal, emotional struggles that resonate with each of us."

RECENT SOLO EXHIBITIONS

• Remember, the world is beautiful - 3 Walker Contemporary, Kittery, ME (2025)
• Repose - Atelier Newport, Newport, RI (2022)
• In Relation - Northern Daughters Gallery, Vergennes, VT (2022)
• The Human Experience - Northern Daughters Gallery, Vergennes, VT (2019)
• Anatomy - Soprafina Gallery, Boston, MA (2018)

SELECTED RECENT GROUP EXHIBITIONS

• Female Abstractionists 2 - Elisa Contemporary Art, Riverdale, NY (2025)
• Houseguests - Atelier Santa Fe, Santa Fe, NM (2023)
• All About Blue - Elisa Contemporary Art, Riverdale, NY (2021)
• Female Abstractionists - Elisa Contemporary Art, Riverdale, NY (2020)
• Shelter In Place - Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro, VT (2020)
• 2018 Artists to Watch - Vermont Arts Council Gallery, Montpelier, VT (2018)

AWARDS, GRANTS & RESIDENCIES

• Vermont Studio Center Residency, Johnson, VT (2017)
• Artist Residency & Fellowship - Sam and Adele Golden Foundation for the Arts, New Berlin, NY (2013)
• Clowes Award & Artist Residency - Vermont Studio Center (2010)
• NH Cultural Exchange Grant - NH State Council on the Arts, funding Takt Kunstprojektraum Residency in Berlin, Germany (2008)
• Best in Show - "New-In Exhibition," Hun Gallery, New York, NY (2008)
• Finalist - NH Charitable Foundation Piscataqua Region Artist Advancement Grant (2009, 2011, 2012)

Are you a film fanatic? The Coolidge Corner Theater is an independent, nonprofit cinema and Boston staple with four screens and the capacity for over 700 audience members. The winner can redeem this certificate for a Dual Film Fan membership either online or at the box office. If you are already a member of the Coolidge, you can use this gift certificate to renew your membership and keep the benefits rolling! This is perfect for the movie buff in your life.

Includes:

• $3 off admission to all regular films
• 20% off popcorn and all non-alcoholic concessions
• Tickets to 10 Free-to-Member events annually
• Advanced purchase to special events
• Discounts on Coolidge merchandise
• Visiting member benefits at art house cinemas nationwide
• Discounts at local businesses when you show your Coolidge Card

Fair Market Value: $150

Enjoy a classic night out at The Cabot in Beverly, MA a beautifully restored historic theater known for its community charm and welcoming atmosphere. This package is perfect for a relaxed outing with friends or family, offering the timeless experience of seeing a film on the big screen. Sit back, snack, and enjoy the show!

Includes:

• Four movie tickets to The Cabot
• Popcorn for four
  

Restrictions:

• Subject to theater availability and show schedule

Fair Market Value: $85

Step into ancient Egypt's golden age with an exclusive opening-night invitation for two to Maverick Kings: Three Visionary Pharaohs of Egypt's Golden Age at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. This landmark exhibition explores the extraordinary lives of three iconic rulers of the 18th Dynasty -- Hatshepsut, one of Egypt's few female pharaohs; Amenhotep III, whose reign defined an era of prosperity; and Akhenaten, the revolutionary who reshaped Egyptian religion and art. Highlights include the only royal 18th-Dynasty sarcophagus outside of Egypt, a nearly six-foot-tall falcon statue, and a rare sculpted portrait of Tutankhamen.

Guests will enjoy a first look at masterworks from the MFA's renowned Egyptian collection alongside exceptional loans from leading international museums, all while experiencing the excitement and elegance of opening night.

Includes:

• An invitation for two to the exhibition opening celebration on Tuesday, September 15, 2026

No restrictions.

Fair Market Value: Priceless