Moss Galleries in Falmouth, Maine, will host a significant exhibition dedicated to the works of Abstract Expressionist painter Beate Wheeler (1932–2017) from June 13 to August 9, 2025. Titled “Beate Wheeler’s Abstract Rhythms: 1960s,” the exhibition brings together works from the artist’s most prolific period.
About the Artist
Born in Berlin and fleeing Nazi Germany with her family in 1938, Beate Wheeler pursued her art education in the United States. After moving to New York, she became a founding member of March Gallery, a cooperative in the heart of the 10th Street art scene, alongside notable artists like Pat Passlof and Elaine de Kooning. Despite being immersed in this vibrant environment, Wheeler remained steadfast in her unique artistic vision.
The Artist’s Style and Works
Wheeler’s art is distinguished by her mastery of color theory and composition. Her works skillfully blend deep, saturated color fields with lighter, impressionistic brushstrokes. As the gallery notes, her paintings embody the finest qualities of Abstract Expressionism: “freedom, depth, and personal innovation.” Throughout her career, Wheeler was hailed by ArtNews as an “artist’s artist” and attracted the attention of prominent collectors like Nelson Rockefeller.
Purpose of the Exhibition
Elizabeth Moss, the founder of Moss Galleries, is a champion of overlooked women artists of the era, such as Lynne Drexler and Judith Rothschild. This exhibition aims to restore Beate Wheeler to her rightful place in art history and introduce her vibrant, emotive, and rich works to a new generation of viewers.
For more information, visit the gallery’s website: elizabethmossgaleries.com
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