The exhibition features a series of large-scale paintings that explore the interplay between color, form, and texture. These works are characterized by their bold, expressive brushstrokes and vibrant, saturated colors. Caporael’s use of color is particularly striking, as she employs a wide range of hues, from deep blues and greens to bright yellows and oranges.
* **Bauhaus influence:** Caporael’s paintings are clearly influenced by the Bauhaus movement, a renowned art and design school that emphasized functionality, simplicity, and geometric forms. * **Floating shapes and geometric systems:** These elements are central to Caporael’s artistic style, creating a sense of lightness and movement.
She is a renowned artist known for her intricate and detailed work, often incorporating elements of surrealism and symbolism. Her art is characterized by its vibrant colors, bold lines, and complex compositions. Caporael’s artistic journey began in the 1970s, and she has since established herself as a prominent figure in the contemporary art world.
Her work may be found in the collections of the Art Institute of Chicago; Irish Museum of Modern Art, Dublin; Los Angeles County Museum of Art; National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C.; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; and the Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, among others. Caporael lives and works in Islesboro, ME.