From the forests of Northern Maine, where he was raised, to the streets of San Francisco, Steven Albert's paintings have always been informed by patterns of clear, bright sunlight and shadows. Although architectural designs dominate his imagery, doors and windows are often the focus, creating a sense of portal into often missed aspects of our concrete reality, whether it be rooms of mysterious and Zen-like calm, or the fractured and frenetic multiplicity of urban cafes and storefronts. Albert seeks to highlight the small moments, common in our lives, but often unexperienced.
Albert's work is represented by galleries in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York and has been exhibited in various museums and venues around America. His paintings are included in several important collections worldwide. In 2006, he was awarded a Pollack-Krasner Foundation grant.
[Oil on canvas, 48 x 40 inches]
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