Ellen Moershel, Prince of Orange, 2023, oil on canvas, 46” diameter. Image courtesy of the artist.
Ellen Moershel: Flora Abstracted
November 7, 2023 - February 28, 2024 @ Bemis Library
Bemis Public Library
6014 S. Datura Street, Littleton, CO 80120
Hours - Mon-Thur 9am-8pm, Fri/Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm
Driven by curiosity, artist Ellen Moershel infuses exploration and experimentation into her vibrant and colorful paintings. Working outside the confines of conventional landscapes, Moershel invites viewers to explore the lush garden of her abstracted portraits of plants and flowers. Flora Abstracted is an energetic display of color, form, and emotion, created through the unpredictable nature of Moershel’s creative process.
Bemis Library hosts 3 large scale paintings and 4 small works from Moershel. These paintings are in various locations throughout the library as an open invitation to look with fresh eyes, to seek beauty in the unconventional, and to nurture the creativity of curiosity.
About the artist
Ellen Moershel is an abstract painter and muralist who works in many mediums including gouache, acrylic and oil paint. She moved to Colorado in 2015 and currently keeps a studio in Denver. Previously, she lived in Halifax, Nova Scotia, St. Louis, Missouri and her home state, Oklahoma. She is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma where she studied Fine Art. Her paintings are highly imagery and are meant to provide a fantastical escape for viewers. Lately, she has been influenced by botanical lifecycles. Ellen is represented by Walker Fine Art in Denver, JRB Art in Oklahoma City, Visual Voice Fine Art in Nova Scotia, and East West Fine Art in Naples, Florida.
Flora Abstracted and associated programs are part of a collaboration between Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (BMoCA) and Bemis Public Library. Through this initiative, BMoCA presents free, museum-quality exhibitions by regional artists at the Bemis Public Library branch and complementary programs at the libraries and neighboring schools. The collaboration works to expand accessible educational and cultural opportunities for Arapahoe County residents of all ages and backgrounds.
Thank you to our generous sponsors: the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District and the Kemper Family Foundations, UMB Bank, n.a., Trustee.