Lynnette Grimm Art—Finding Beauty in Decay

My artistic journey has been one of transformation, both in subject and intent. I began with abstraction, using color, movement, and texture as a raw expression of emotion—a visual language for navigating personal upheaval and uncertainty. Those early works were intuitive and visceral, capturing the chaos and intensity of a tumultuous time. They were a reflection of feeling rather than form, a means of processing rather than defining.

Over time, my focus sharpened, shifting toward still life and figurative work that carries a deliberate message of resistance. What was once an emotional release has evolved into a visual protest—one that challenges the patriarchy, reclaims bodily autonomy, and asserts the right to exist without constraint. My paintings now explore the beauty in decay, the resilience of the overlooked, and the tension between fragility and strength. Through layers of paint and careful detail, I seek to disrupt traditional narratives of beauty and power, creating work that not only invites reflection but demands recognition.