Biography

Modern Abstract Painter Grace Morris Lumpkin (1980-present) was born and raised in a suburb of Columbia, South Carolina.  She studied Art History at Winthrop University and the University of South Carolina, completing her B.A. in 2002. She moved to New York City in 2003 and has since worked in finance, human resources, and tax administration. She enjoys city life, painting, mixed martial arts and running. Grace’s work is influenced by time spent in Barcelona, Spain, as well as study of the masters, including her favorites, Joseph Mallord William Turner, Gustave Caillebotte, and early Impressionism.

Artist Statement

I paint typically in part-to-whole series. I do not use man-made implements, merely my hands and body, breath and gravity. This helps me connect to my materials and my work. My work is instinct driven, I pull inspiration from color; an attraction to the shape or breadth of a canvas. Through shapes, color and textures I am able to speak more fluently than with words. 

Essentially, I paint as an on-going conversation with the Universe, to reconcile pain, joy, relief, and frustration. I paint to Free myself.

Information

Thank you so much for visiting today! If you have any questions, or comments or you would like to discuss a commission, please do not hesitate to contact Grace.

Unless otherwise noted, all canvases are unvarnished, on pre-stretched, duck cotton. Unframed, side-painted canvases; Ready to hang. Medium: Professional Grade Acrylic Paint. Signed by artist either on front or side, to vary hanging angles

Copyright remains with the artist at all times