One of the first abstract artists to show at Harvest Gold, Klementovich seeks to introduce a new color palette and style of painting to New England that can challenge the hold that traditional schools have on the region. Her bright colors and the motion that can be seen through her strong brush strokes seek to represent the natural rhythm and vibrancy that can be seen in the mountains and trees all around us.

        Klementovich began working in abstract art after graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City with a degree in Fine Art.  A lifelong lover of dance and motion, Klementovich believes that painting is just as much about the physical movement and process of creating the art as it is about enjoying the final product. She loves the feel of paint spreading beneath her brush, and feeling the wind rustle through her hair as she sets up her easel outdoors.  Her work is vibrant and textured to capture the layers of colors that one can see in the world all around.

        “There is a small thrill, I admit in the state motto of New Hampshire, ‘Live Free or Die.’ To some degree it gives me permission to expand my color palette in representing the mountains, to paint beyond green, brown, and blue skies, to go deeper, to see the layers. The visual state treasure, the alpine glow on the mountain ranges, shows the complexity of the purple mountain majesty which has twenty two variations of purple in it,” Klementovich says. “The mountains deserve at least 20 colors of purple.”

        Klementovich is a member of the ‘Femme Fatales of the North,’ a group of painters and photographers who encourage women to pursue their passions. 

        “We’re not really trying to display ourselves but to become more like iconic figures so that other women can be encouraged to do something even further beyond what we’re doing,” Klementovich says. “We’re just trying to start a conversation: What are women painters in the north about? I think by documenting our endeavors we are bringing more awareness and hopefully opening the doors and inspiring other women to do what they’re passionate about and push the boundary for something different.”

She often paints from a bird or angel’s perspective, gazing down at a beautiful view. She interprets flowers, mountains, and seascapes through nostalgia and joy but adds a sharp contemporary edge. Furthermore, she expands her color palette past the obvious by using textured layers of energetic color to capture each landscape’s complexity. She finds that the vibrant colors of her paintings take her to an enduring place of beauty that she hopes to share with the viewer. Rebecca is inspired by the way art connects humans to one another and the environment. During the pandemic, she suggested a drive through art show at Harvest Gold Gallery. It brought the community together through mutual love for beautiful art, while still following safety regulations. Rebecca and her paintings radiate positivity and encourage creativity.