Jo Fleming Contemporary Art presents ‘Big Color’, an exhibition celebrating the bold and expressive power of abstraction through the work of two distinct artists, Barbara Januszkiewicz and John Grunwell.
Januszkiewicz’s luminous compositions recall the stained canvases of Morris Louis and Helen Frankenthaler, yet her approach is uniquely fluid, balancing elegance with motion. Her color fields merge with gestural abstract forms, creating a sense of harmony and spontaneity.
In contrast, Grunwell’s work embraces structure and intensity, utilizing hard-edge geometries, converging lines, and pulsating hues to explore the cosmic forces that shape our existence.
Together, their works engage in vibrant dialogue, showcasing the infinite possibilities of color in contemporary abstraction.
‘Big Color’
March 1 - April 27
Artist Reception: March 8, 5-7pm
"Januszkiewicz's paintings can resemble Morris Louis's florals, yet her style is hotter, with a hint of the abstract expressionism the Color School abandoned." - The Washington Post
Past exhibitions
Tree Legends | November 24
Radiant Coast | Sep - Oct 2024
Coastal Landscapes | Jul-Aug 2024
Contemporary Still Life | May-June 2024
April Showers | April - May 2024
Circle Play | Feb-March 2024
Wabi Sabi | Nov-Dec 2023
Freedom on the Water | Sep-Oct 2023
Coastal Abstractions | Jul-Aug 2023
Eyes on Annapolis | Jun 2023
Mayflowers | May 2023
Dan Kuhne | Mar-Apr 2023
Balancing Act | Feb 2023

January Open House | Jan 2023

Art for Gifting | Dec 2022

Coastal Abstractions | Oct-Nov 22

Dwelling | Aug-Sep 2022

On the Water | Jun-Jul 2022

Birds and Bees | Apr-May 2022

Texture, Color & Word | Feb-Mar 2022

Woodlands | Oct-Nov 2021

Watermarks | Aug-Sep 2021

Botanicals | Apr-May 2021