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
