T
he paintings of M. Moneta weave together interesting and visually arresting images of the natural world within a civilized context. Moneta is described as an artist "inspired by architecture, gardens and human interaction." These elements are evident in her work "Hudson Valley Triptych."
This painting presents a view of a cultivated landscape through the perspective of a paneled window. There are no human figures in the landscape, though the well-manicured lawn
and the vase of flowers in the foreground suggest their presence. Her gardens exude a wild charm; her colors are warm and vibrant. There is intensity to the hues Moneta chooses for her greens and yellows, creating a feeling of lush growth in the landscape.
Moneta's clean lines and careful detail add a sophisticated balance to the composition. The work has an architectural quality to it in the meticulous details of the rows of grass in the lawn and particularly in the wooden panel of the frame, which puts the entire landscape in
'...the natural world is revealed in pleasing simplicity, balanced by the elegant framework of human artistry'
context. Her piece possesses a calming symmetry; the natural world is revealed in pleasing simplicity, balanced by the elegant framework of human artistry.
M. Moneta was born in Germany and has been painting professionally for over twenty years. She currently lives and works in New York.