Category: New Acquisitions

New Arrivals from Meredith Pardue & Wendy Westlake

Our gallery walls are now graced with fresh works from two extraordinary painters: Meredith Pardue and Wendy Westlake. These pieces are brimming with energy, color, and that indescribable magic that makes abstract art so captivating.

Meredith Pardue

Meredith Pardue, Gestural Study of Presence and Absence I, Mixed Media on Canvas, 36 x 36 inches

 

Pardue’s work is a celebration of the natural world, imbued with a sense of organic movement and fluidity. Her pieces evoke botanical and geological elements, inviting viewers to lose themselves in the delicate interplay of colors and forms. Each bold shape and delicate line in Pardue’s work tells a story, capturing the essence of nature in a way that feels both familiar and entirely new.

 

Meredith Pardue, Flying Away, Mixed Media on Canvas, 84 x 60 inches

 

Flying Away captures your attention with its bold use of color and dynamic composition. The piece features a striking contrast between dark and light elements, with a cascading arrangement of organic shapes rendered in a vivid palette of reds, yellows, greens, blues, and purples. The colors blend and overlap in a way that suggests both movement and growth, as if the forms are in a state of constant evolution.

 

Meredith Pardue, Celestial Arabesque XV, Mixed Media on Canvas, 84 x 60 inches

 

This ethereal piece Celestial Arabesque XV features variations in texture—from smooth and velvety to rough and granular—that give the painting an irresistible tactile quality. The painting’s title hints at a cosmic or celestial inspiration, suggesting a graceful dance or movement in the heavens.

 

Wendy Westlake

Wendy Westlake, Mountain Walk, Acrylic on Canvas, 54 x 72 inches

 

Westlake’s paintings are a masterful exploration of shape, color, and composition. The subtle transitions between colors, careful layering of shapes, and use of negative space create a sense of depth and dimensionality, inviting viewers to explore the intricate relationships between the elements. Whether you are drawn to the earthy, grounded tones or the bright, playful colors, Westlake’s art offers a serene yet dynamic visual experience.

 

Wendy Westlake, Point of Departure, Acrylic on Canvas, 75 x 60 inches

 

In Point of Departure, Westlake shifts to a more subdued palette of earth tones and soft grays. The composition is grounded by the presence of solid, almost architectural forms that interlock and intersect. This painting evokes a sense of quiet contemplation, with the muted colors and gentle transitions between shapes creating a meditative atmosphere.

 

Wendy Westlake, Two For The Money, Acrylic on Canvas, 60 x 75 inches

 

Featuring a vibrant array of blues, greens, pinks, and yellows, Two For The Money creates a sense of fluidity and motion. This piece exudes a sense of joy and lightness, making it a vibrant addition to any space.

 


See Them In Person

There’s something incredibly special about experiencing art in person. You can truly appreciate the texture of the paint, the scale of the canvas, and the nuances of color and light when you stand before these works.

Visit one of our gallery locations to view their work, or email inquiry@merrittgallery.com for more info about a specific piece.