FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 2026
She Resurrects: Artist Renée Levin unveils a new painting for Malibu Beach Inn as Artist in Residence
Renée Levin, in studio with Impermanence collection
Malibu, CA – Artist Renée Levin unveils She Resurrects, a new painting exploring the nature of renewal through local flora at Malibu Beach Inn, a Leading Hotel of the World tucked 34 steps from the ocean, as part of their Artist in Residence program. She will be painting live throughout the residency from March 7-10, 2026, and completing the painting on March 10th.
Known for her highly rendered paintings and modern depictions of organic materials and found objects, Levin’s new painting for Malibu Beach Inn deepens her explorations into the intersection between our interior lives and the natural world.
She Resurrects depicts a local morning glory wildflower Levin foraged from the surrounding foothills, where she took inspiration from an area that was devastated by the Palisades Fire a year ago. Its symbolic nature is emphasized by Levin’s evocative use of constraint, creating an emotional resonance that reverberates with universal narratives of hope and rebirth in the face of overwhelming hardship. In She Resurrects, Levin paints a floral image that goes beyond hyperreal representation and becomes a stunning embodiment of resilience and perseverance and a tribute to the enduring spirit of the region.
She Resurrects extends from Levin’s ongoing series Impermanence, a collection that explores the transient nature of existence through enlarged floral forms that capture stillness with precision and grace. Her restrained use of color allows the subjects to be rendered with quiet intensity, each holding a sense of emotional silence. Blooms and delicate petals become vessels for memory, reflecting on the fleeting stages of life and the passage of time. The emphasis on scale pushes these fragile forms into the realm of abstraction, creating ambiguity while drawing focus to the beauty of line and curvature. The use of pronounced shadows creates a dialogue between object and reflection, where shadows become a mirror of identity. The paintings from this collection are a meditation on presence and impermanence, revealing beauty in both restraint and vulnerability.
Levin is participating in Malibu Beach Inn’s Artist in Residence program that invites artists to stay at the property and create new works inspired by the surrounding oceanfront setting. For Malibu Beach Inn, Renée’s residency honors the community’s resilience following the wildfires and reflects the destination’s ongoing renewal through creativity, connection to place, and the enduring spirit of Malibu. Guests will be able to observe Levin at work, experiencing the evolution of She Resurrects in real time.
The painting will be officially completed and unveiled on March 10, 2026.
Details
Artist in Residence
March 7-10, 2026
Painting Unveiling
March 10, 2026
Malibu Beach Inn
22878 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, CA 90265
About Renée Levin
Renée Levin, a contemporary oil painter, is best known for her highly rendered paintings and modern depictions of organic material and found objects. With a keen eye for detail, her large-scale paintings are created with a minimalist approach to color, allowing the focus to remain on the subject itself. In her pursuit of perfection, Levin skillfully uses bold contrasts in form and subject along with a balance of beauty and imperfection, to create dynamic visual compositions. Through creative introspection, she has woven a dialogue in her works that explores the interconnectedness of opposition, proving differences blend seamlessly to create a synchronized balance. Since becoming a full-time artist in 2019, Levin has developed a signature style that has gained attention worldwide. Her work has been placed in numerous private and corporate collections and has received notable press features in magazines such as Vogue and Veranda.
Website: https://www.reneelevin.com
IG: @reneelevinstudio
About Malibu Beach Inn
Located off the iconic Pacific Coast Highway, lies Malibu Beach Inn, a five-star boutique where the Pacific Ocean meets California’s seaside haven. Positioned along a strip of coastline famously nicknamed “Billionaire’s Beach,” the 47-guestroom property offers panoramic ocean views, coastal inspired design and a revered art collection from owners Mani Brothers Real Estate Group. This Leading Hotels of the World and Virtuoso property is also home to CBC-Malibu (Carbon Beach Club), which serves locally sourced California cuisine, world-renowned wine selections and cleverly crafted cocktails.
Website: https://www.malibubeachinn.com
IG: @malibubeachinn