Terri Bell

All the People at This Party, Abstract Painting

2019

Artist Comments
"This piece is named in homage to the Joni Mitchell song People's Parties," explains artist Terri Bell. "In abstract terms, each square has its own characteristics and personality, rather like people behave while in unfamiliar groups - trying to stand out or fit in."

About the Artist
Artist Terri Bell constructs highly detailed geometric fields that dance to life with engaging colors and soft edges. As a young child, Terri always wanted to paint, draw, or play imaginative games. She entered college as an art major and received important mentorship from several teachers. Unfortunately, it was at this point that Terri’s art career was put on hold. "I had to make a couple of detours along the way, and ended up changing my major to political science," she says, "which led me to work in a high stress, high profile state government position." Terri’s creative pursuits were more limited but ever-present. "Art was the balance in my life and I never gave up my dream." Through hard work and determination, she has returned to her calling as a full-time career artist. When she’s not painting, Terri enjoys cooking, container gardening, and spending time with her husband and two Yorkies.

Words that describe this painting: abstract, geometric, grid, squares, abstract, non-representational, modern , mixed media artwork, blue, purple

All the People at This Party
Terri Bell
Acrylic paint, prepared paper, graphite on stretched canvas
Painting wraps around edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on back
2019
24 in. h x 24 in. w x 1.5 in. d
1 lbs. 14 oz.