Marisa Purcell (b. 1971, Brisbane) lives and works in Sydney, Australia. Purcell received a Master of Visual Arts from the University of Sydney in 2007 following her Masters of Art from the University of New South Wales College of Fine Arts in 2001.
Engaged in abstraction, Purcell uncovers connections beyond everyday reality. The artist improvises on expansive Italian linen canvases, enabling the artwork to serve as a channel for forces that may elude conscious understanding.
Purcell creates veils of subtle hue variations as layers of translucent color overlap, generating depth and complexity within large, floating forms. Often revealed at the edges of the canvas, these layers uncover the intricate visual experience.
The artist’s immersive, contemplative works emphasize the purity and intensity of color.