The way you achieve your final goal is often illuminated by early passions, transformative experiences and a determination to keep creating. The same can be said for the artist in this interview – Lynne Meneses. Her whole life journey is as vast and varied as an artist’s can be, crossing continents and artistic revolutions. Lynne’s artist’s direct relation to art’s capacity to inspire and last is illustrated from Beijing to New York, from realism to Impressionism and Abstract Art.
In conversation with Singulart, Lynne Meneses discusses her process, but also gives us a glimpse into her life, as well as the future of the art world.
Describe a typical working day:
I spend 4-5 hours on canvas, reading, and learning art-related subjects. Afterward, I try to exercise regularly; swimming and rowing are my hobbies.
Do you have a favorite space for creating your artworks?
My house has a large basement with a row of windows, where I showcase my art and work on wiring and framing. To paint, I work in a room on the second floor because the natural lighting is better.
And how does an ideal day of creating look like?
I always think through what I want to achieve before I start a new painting. Ideally, I can deliver it promptly.
Describe your style of art in a sentence:
A unique style that is expressive, lively, bold, and colorful.
Who and what inspired you to be an artist?
It began in my childhood when I discovered my mother’s collection of postcards. Later, our neighbor moved and left me a large number of prints by Russian artists, and that’s when I became truly captivated. Today, the Blue Rider artists, E. Kirchner, and Henri Matisse inspire me.
Name three inspirations for your work right now:
Impressionism and Expressionism.
Is there a particular color palette that you prefer to work with, and what inspires your choice?
E. Kirchner’s Berlin Street, Henri Matisse, and Van Gogh.
Tell us about an interesting piece you own. Why did you buy it?
I have countless books and prints by all the masters. I love them all. The one now hanging on my wall is Van Gogh’s A Summer Evening in the City. I like the colors and mood in this piece. I noticed that yellow and blue are part of Singulart’s new colors, too.
We imagine that inspiration could strike anytime. How do you separate work from free time?
Dedicate work hours and time for exercise.
What reforms would you like to see in the art world?
Today, originality is exalted; sometimes, it is the sole focus. Duchamp’s urinal was radical a century ago. But when a banana taped to a wall gains fame by echoing that gesture, is it still rebellion—or repetition dressed as novelty? How long will we orbit this idea?
The art world needs to move beyond shock for shock’s sake. Repetition disguised as novelty isn’t radical—it’s stagnation. Let’s reevaluate what we call art and who we celebrate. True art enriches, endures, and connects. It’s time to honor mastery, meaning, and beauty again.
And how do you think we could change it together?
By creating and supporting work that’s both masterful and meaningful. By curating spaces that honor beauty, depth, and emotional resonance. And by challenging the idea that novelty alone defines value. Together, we can elevate art that endures.
Singulart Insight
Part of the magic of Meneses’ life is a statement of the fact that art is constantly evolving – it lives, but it isn’t dead. The enduring legacy of true artistry, as reflected in her reflections, and her hope for a more meaningful future in the art world.
The Singulart team draws attention to the fact that the unsurpassed talent of these artists, and their perseverance in defiance of empty forms of communication, illustrates the need to support artists who try to blend innovation into solid values. At Singulart we have created a platform that allows us to connect creators like Lynne and collectors who believe in an art world full of wonder and life-enriching dreams, and resonate with her art.
