March Avery
American
March Avery's artistic journey was predestined, with the unwavering conviction that she would be a painter from an early age. Born in New York in 1932 to renowned painters Milton Avery and Sally Michel, she was immersed in the world of art from the start. Guided by her illustrious father, March began her painting endeavors as a child and held her first solo exhibition in 1963. Even in her late eighties, the artist maintains a dedicated practice, working six days a week in the Greenwich Village, her lifelong neighborhood.
Avery's oil paintings and watercolors exhibit distinct stylistic characteristics that echo the family's artistic legacy, known as the "Avery style." Defined by flat picture planes, interlocking shapes, and a simplicity of forms, March Avery's work stands out with its individuality. While embracing the essence of her family's oeuvre, she distinguishes herself through her unique perspective. The subject matter she explores aligns with that of her parents: everyday domestic scenes, intimate portraits of friends and family, and landscapes that have left a mark over the course of a lifetime.
As a testament to her artistic legacy, March Avery's work graces public collections across prestigious institutions. Notable among them are the Brooklyn Museum, Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, VA, Newark Museum of Art in Newark, NJ, New Britain Museum of American Art in New Britain, CT, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, and Woodstock Artists Association & Museum in Woodstock, NY, among others. March Avery's enduring dedication to her craft and her unique artistic voice continue to leave an indelible mark on the art world.
Avery's oil paintings and watercolors exhibit distinct stylistic characteristics that echo the family's artistic legacy, known as the "Avery style." Defined by flat picture planes, interlocking shapes, and a simplicity of forms, March Avery's work stands out with its individuality. While embracing the essence of her family's oeuvre, she distinguishes herself through her unique perspective. The subject matter she explores aligns with that of her parents: everyday domestic scenes, intimate portraits of friends and family, and landscapes that have left a mark over the course of a lifetime.
As a testament to her artistic legacy, March Avery's work graces public collections across prestigious institutions. Notable among them are the Brooklyn Museum, Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, VA, Newark Museum of Art in Newark, NJ, New Britain Museum of American Art in New Britain, CT, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, and Woodstock Artists Association & Museum in Woodstock, NY, among others. March Avery's enduring dedication to her craft and her unique artistic voice continue to leave an indelible mark on the art world.
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