Exhibition Announcement

I'm excited to share a return to in-person shows with an

Exhibit at Goodwin House beginning Thursday

After months of sharing work on-line, I am excited for my first in-person show in two years, beginning this week at Goodwin House in Alexandria.

It's a unique opportunity to curate a space and share work created over the past two years.

Goodwin House is very welcoming of visitors to their gallery space. One of the things I was drawn to about exhibiting here is that the gallery is part of a lived-in space. It is also many peoples' home. Because of that, they have some important practices in place for visitors to help keep everyone healthy. 

Please click here to see a PDF with directions for visitors along with a press release about the show.

There will be a reception on Friday, September 17 from 2-4 pm.
Visitors are welcome.
The work will remain on display through the month of October.

Artist Statement:
Sanctuary: Nature as Contemplative Space
 
This series of work is inspired by the connection I feel in nature and the sense of wonder and surprise I find walking and observing familiar natural spaces. Time spent walking, observing and just being in nature is central to my artistic practice. Huntley Meadows Park, Little Hunting Creek and the Potomac River are common subjects because of the accessibility to my home. My familiarity with these natural areas and my ability to observe seasonal changes in textures, light and colors draw me back again and again. 
I take photos to capture what I observe on walks. It is the slower collage process that allows me to savor and celebrate what I see. I select a collage subject from my photos based on contrast and depth. I begin with layering collage paper, inspired by color and light in the photo. The translucent quality of mulberry paper allows me to layer and mix colors. The fibers embedded in the paper add a sense of texture and, as I apply acrylic medium over each layer, I get a sense of painting with paper as the torn edges blend and form shapes. I then apply a gray-scaled photo transfer using a simple laser print process on top of the collage. The photo adds a new layer and element of surprise when I see how the black and white image interacts with the initial layer of color. This invites conversation between the visual elements as I go back and add more collage on top of the image to complete the piece. Each collage is framed with a simple handmade poplar frame and finished with beeswax. 
The collages evolve much like the landscape through the seasons. As I add new layers, an image’s emphasis shifts in a way that mirrors the changes in light, color, and new growth in the natural scenery. The act of creating is a way for me to savor, celebrate and share what I see. 

On-line Gallery and Sales Information

I created an on-line gallery of work for this show that can be viewed by clicking the button below.

Works that are for sale are noted in the caption along with prices. 

All work must remain in the gallery through the end of October so pieces purchased will be available for pick-up or delivery beginning November 1. 

Contact me if interested in purchasing a piece.
 

NEW Papercut print available in my ETSY shop

I will be working with a printer this fall to create laser cut reproductions of paper cut originals. 
This is my newest one - available size 8 by 10 matted and ready for a standard 11 by 14 frame.

Thank you for reading and being a part of creative community through this newsletter. 
With a grateful heart,
Kathryn