Chapter 1
The shadow of Abstract Expressionism
Chapter 2
The Monhegan island escape of Lynne Drexler
Chapter 3
Global pioneers beyond New York
Chapter 4
The great modern rediscovery
YOUR GOAL
Master of Overlooked women of postwar art
Ch 2 · The Monhegan island escape of Lynne Drexler
andy Lynne Drexler
I left the city lights for the cold Maine shore, now all my secret colors are taking over the world!
andy Decades after her death in 1999, Lynne Drexler's paintings suddenly skyrocketed in value at global auctions.
andy Overwhelmed by the competitive New York art scene, Drexler moved permanently to a remote island in Maine.
Fun Fact
Drexler's musical art: Lynne Drexler attended concerts with a sketchbook, drawing abstract shapes that matched the rhythm of the music she heard.
Glossary
solitude (noun)
The state or situation of being alone. In 1983, abstract artist Lynne Drexler permanently relocated to Maine's Monhegan Island to paint in private.
The state or situation of being alone. In 1983, abstract artist Lynne Drexler permanently relocated to Maine's Monhegan Island to paint in private.
Quiz
Which famous Abstract Expressionist teacher did Lynne Drexler study under in New York?
Quiz
In what year did Lynne Drexler's painting 'Flowered Yonder' sell for a record $1.5 million?