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Thalia 1 (2024) Painting by Robyn Drake

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Seller Robyn Drake

Fine art paper, 11x8 in
  • Oil on Canvas
  • Dimensions Height 24in, Width 18in
  • Artwork's condition The artwork is in perfect condition
  • Framing This artwork is not framed
  • Categories Portrait
This painting will be on exhibit at ArtExpo New York, 2025! It is temporarily unavailable for purchase for that reason. I am truly honored to be an exhibiting painter at ArtExpo NY! The figure locks eyes with the viewer in direct confrontation, perched on a fragile stool that barely s her. It is a moment of uncertainty—will she step off the [...]
This painting will be on exhibit at ArtExpo New York, 2025! It is temporarily unavailable for purchase for that reason. I am truly honored to be an exhibiting painter at ArtExpo NY!

The figure locks eyes with the viewer in direct confrontation, perched on a fragile stool that barely s her. It is a moment of uncertainty—will she step off the stool and onto the ground, or retreat entirely into the insubstantial beneath her? She radiates a feral energy, like a caged animal, restrained but not subdued. The geometric shapes around her represent the forces that confine her. Her posture, both tense and vulnerable, reflects the tension between defiance and fragility. Part of a larger series, this painting delves into the emotional weight of identity struggles and the discomfort of both internal and external pressures.
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Robyn Drake is an artist based in Half Moon Bay, California, whose work reflects a deep connection to her rural upbringing on an Iowa farm, surrounded by open landscapes, cattle, and horses. Her artistic journey [...]

Robyn Drake is an artist based in Half Moon Bay, California, whose work reflects a deep connection to her rural upbringing on an Iowa farm, surrounded by open landscapes, cattle, and horses. Her artistic journey began with degrees in studio art and art history from Drake University, further enriched by post-graduate studies at the Art Institute of Chicago and the Academy of Art University.

Using a variety of mediums, including oils, oil pastels, charcoal, and acrylics, Drake explores themes of awe, endurance, vulnerability, and resilience through representational subjects. Her ongoing horse series serves as a tribute to her Iowa roots, blending personal memory with artistic exploration.

Drake's work has been showcased in solo and group exhibitions in Chicago and California, and her pieces are held in private collections across the USA, Europe, and Asia. Her art has also earned recognition in juried competitions, affirming her ability to evoke emotional depth and connection through her creative practice.

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