Striking 1970s acrylic bas relief titled "The Racers" by American artist Marilyn Lilygren. A dynamic regatta scene unfolds across four sculpted panels, each featuring abstracted sailboats in motion"”rendered with vigorous texture and rhythm in a palette of sun-faded creams, ochres, and seafoam greens.

Created using Lilygren's signature process of layered acrylic polymer medium and metallic pigments on masonite, the piece is etched, built up, and hand-painted to create a deeply dimensional Brutalist effect. The piece is then sealed in a subtle glaze that highlights both the natural variation in the material and the kinetic sweep of the scene.

Professionally framed in a vintage metallic edge over warm taupe / mushroom brown linen, this work is a bold fusion of Brutalist texture, mid-century coastal flair, and tactile minimalism. A standout piece for collectors of American studio art, yacht club memorabilia, or vintage modernism.

In the style of Paul Evans, Marc Weinstein, Curtis Jere

Artist: Marilyn Lilygren (American, mid-20th c.)
Title: The Racers
Medium: Acrylic bas relief on masonite
Dimensions (framed): 33.5" W x 14.5" H x 1.5" D
Signed: Lower left
Condition: Excellent vintage condition; original framing and artist label on reverse. Minor wear to edges consistent with age.

Style Keywords:
Brutalist | Coastal Modern | Nautical Art | Abstract Relief | 1970s Studio Craft


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent

Dimensions:
Height: 15 in.
Width: 30 in.
Depth: 1.5 in.

Category: Paintings
Origin: United States
Materials: Sculpture Materials

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent