Often regarded as a colorist, this exhibition repositions Ann Craven within a deeper language that moves beyond her traditional motifs–moons, flowers, and birds–to explore the mechanics of painting itself. It will highlight an often overlooked conceptual framework, where seriality, repetition, and shifts in scale function as both meditative and formal devices in her paintings. Her exhibition, Ann Craven: Painted Time (2020-2024), is on view at the Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland, Maine from May 3, 2025—January 4, 2026.
Craven’s works are a testament to the power of conceptual art and her connection to the recurring rhythms of nature, where seriality, color, and brushwork dominate her canvases from 2020 to the present. Audiences are invited to question the boundaries of painting and to engage with the ways in which Craven redefines traditional genres and styles as one of the leading painters of her generation.
The Farnsworth’s exhibition is the anchor to the celebration of the 2025 Maine in America Award, which honors Craven’s exceptional contributions to Maine’s arts and culture. This lifetime achievement award recognizes her enduring impact on the art world and her dedicated role in the cultural landscape of Maine.