Lynne Drexler (1928–1999) was a second-generation Abstract Expressionist active in the late 1950s and early ‘60s. Her bright, colorful compositions incorporate the "Push and Pull" philosophy taught by Hans Hoffman while fusing elements of Impressionism, Fauvism, and Pointillism. Drexler's intricate color fields radiate a dynamic, organic energy through the use of tessellated rectangles of paint, which reflects her love of both nature and classical music. Although she was involved in previous movements, her work, which explores color, shape, and spatial tension, is distinctive and typified of the experimental attitude of the mid-century. Born in 1928 near Newport News, Virginia, Drexler showed an early talent for painting, supported by her family and teachers. She pursued formal art education in Virginia and spent extended periods in Europe in the early 1950s. In 1955, she moved to New York, joining the vibrant Abstract Expressionist scene. Studying under Hans Hofmann and Robert Motherwell, Drexler learned the principles of abstract art and developed her approach to form, color, and space. After separating from her husband John Hultberg, Drexler moved to Monhegan Island, which allowed her work to transition to a more lyrical landscape-influenced style.

Drexler’s work is held in numerous collections across the United States, including the Art Institute of Chicago, Brooklyn Museum, Greenville County Museum of Art, Hammer Museum, Hudson River Museum, and the Mint Museum. Her work has also been displayed in various galleries in Maine, such as Bates College, Farnsworth Art Museum, and Monhegan Museum.