Artist Profile: Marle Adelman

Marle Adelman is a Brooklyn-based mixed media painter whose work explores symbolic abstraction through color, form, and intuitive geometry. With roots in Chicago and a BFA in Painting from Pratt Institute, Adelman’s visual language reflects both rigorous training and playful experimentation. Her recent series examines the unseen forces that shape our physical and emotional landscapes.
Featured Artwork
Title: Subatomic 18
Year: 2025
Medium: Colored pencil, wax pastel, oil pastel, and gouache on panel
Dimensions: 18 x 24 in
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Description:
A vibrant exploration of micro-worlds and matter, Subatomic 18 visualizes imagined ecosystems through layered color and form. Adelman merges intuitive mark-making with abstract structure to evoke the unseen patterns that shape life.