Framed original
Carrie Graber’s dramatic style contrasts golden light and dark shadows to accentuate the elegance of everyday moments. The subtlety of the everyday is made beautiful in warm tones to create a harmonious composition of contrast. This intimate scene invites us in to gaze upon the young woman getting ready for an evening. The small sculpture on the table resembles Degas’s ‘Petite Danseuse de Quatorze Ans’ which imbues a significance on both the painting and the depicted woman through the link to a modern artistic icon.
| Medium: | Oil |
| Format: | Canvas |
| Size (Framed): | 20 x 16" |
| Signed: | Yes |
| Condition: | Excellent |
Carrie Graber grew up in Southern California, where the hot summers and warm, glowing colors left an indelible mark on her work. Known for her exquisite control of light and contrast, Graber captures the beauty and subtlety of often-overlooked familiar environments. Her warm tones and soft yet bold approach create an intimate connection with the viewer, drawing inspiration from Dutch master Vermeer.
Graber blends 19th-century fascination with light and her own Pop iconography, embracing post-modern hybridization. The unique light of Southern California informs her paintings, honoring the Luminist and Hudson River traditions with its golden-white skies. Her depictions of the SoCal lifestyle are vibrant, sexy, and precise, exuding both pop art and realism.
A graduate of Art Center College of Design with distinction, Graber apprenticed with renowned Romantic Impressionist Aldo Luongo, who encouraged her to develop her own body of work. Her passion for figure, form, and light has resulted in hundreds of paintings that explore composition and contrast.
“I think it’s important for me to realize that things are coming together—skill, observation, and consideration. As an artist, I pursue what gives me the greatest joy and satisfaction, a communication filled with discovery and triumph. What’s in a medium? What’s in a subject matter or style? I’m currently studying the concept of beauty and why we find something beautiful. What is preconceived, and what can be edited? I always knew, and now fully realize, that function always takes form—not as a conquest but as a lover. I appreciate the opportunity to exhibit this intimate process as the art.” – Carrie Graber
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