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About the Work
I paint the everyday as a way of uncovering what may be hidden in plain sight. Drawing from my background in portraiture, I try to honor the visible world while searching for deeper truths. I work from life, striving to capture a sense of fullness and meaning. My hope is to create a presence that feels both distinct and resonant.
A melancholic undercurrent runs through much of the work, a sensibility perhaps shaped by the Catholic tradition I was raised in, where beauty and sorrow coexist.
While titles and descriptions offer interpretations, the paintings are ultimately meant to be experienced personally.
About the Artist
Geraldine Kovats has maintained a lifelong devotion to painting, with her current practice exploring the interplay between the visible world and inner experience.
While in college, she interned at Walt Disney Animation Studios, an opportunity that launched a career in animation art and teaching. Her evolving painting practice continued alongside her animation work.
Her landscape and portrait paintings have been exhibited at institutions including the de Young Museum and the Orlando Museum of Art. She also contributed background art to animated films showcased at the Venice Biennale, the Whitney Museum, and the Cannes Film Festival.
She holds a BFA from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco.
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Supportive Imagery
All paintings by Geraldine Kovats, except those in the Study Vault.
Two Glasses, 2003, Oil on linen, ca. 9 × 12 in., Mexico
Sandals, 2003, Oil on canvas, 9 × 12 in., Mexico
Surf, 2020, Oil on canvas, 12 × 24 in.
Cemetery, 2004, Oil on linen, 24 × 32 in.
Background Art for Imitation of Life, 2013, Watercolor and Gouache on board
Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn, Joris de Caulerij, 1632, Oil on canvas, 40½ × 33¼ in.