Framed
Bascha Mon, born in 1932 in Newark, NJ, is known for her evocative work that blends personal experience with abstract and representational forms. Now based in Long Valley, NJ, Mon’s work channels a rich tapestry of daily experiences, including themes of identity, personal relationships, memory, migration, and nature through painting, sculpture, encaustics, and installation.
Mon earned a degree in French and Spanish literature from Skidmore College before embarking on her artistic journey in her 30s, following years devoted to motherhood and family life. After spending five years teaching elementary students in public schools, she chose to explore a new path in art. She studied at the Art Students League, igniting a lifelong passion for color, experimentation, and an unwavering pursuit of new artistic challenges.
Approaching the age of 93, Mon continues to translate her unconscious and personal memories onto works on paper, deeply influenced by and harmonizing with the music of Olivier Messiaen.