Anne Harney

Pink Peonies in Glass Vase by Anne Harney, Contemporary Floral Painting and blue

2024

Anne Harney is a representational painter beginning her work from observation and concluding with a mix of imagination. The subjects do not always seem to have a connection, but the still life and landscape paintings all hold something personal to the artist. Personal objects such as Grandmother’s iron, plaster models, dolls, material, mirrors and soda crates from a cousin’s barn, all make for an interesting story. Her landscapes of New England include Martha’s Vineyard and the urban landscapes of Boston. She continually finds inspiration in the local color. More recent bodies of work incorporate different perspectives while reminding her that it’s just a shape and color. Trying hard to eliminate the non-essentials in her work, she hopes to create a bold and decisive statement.