Kate Snow

Disintegrating (with a Measure of Grace), abstract geometric painting, dots

2023

Gouache and graphite on handmade paper. 24 x 18 inches unframed, 28 x 22.25 inches framed. Artist Statement: “As an artist, I find endless possibilities overwhelming and use self-imposed boundaries to focus my work. This often includes some combination of: a literal grid or graphite border, employment of barbecue skewers or wooden chopsticks in lieu of paintbrushes for mark making, use of a monochromatic or limited color palette, and a reliance on shape and pattern to tell a story. Limiting the elements at play adds a measure of gravity to each decision, and every detail about the paper, the viscosity of the paint, micro variations in hues, and even the sharpness of the point on a skewer matters. I’ve found that the more restrictions I put in place when I paint, the freer my work has become, allowing a tension to form between the organic and prescribed. Rather than sketch before starting a new piece, I spend time with the paper and begin to visualize possibilities. From there, I can expand the work incrementally. Whether I’m working in an adapted form of pointillism, playing with opacity and hue, or building patterns through repeating shape, the work evolves in its own time. It is an intentionally open process of discovery that seeks to uncover the greatest potential of the basest elements we have at our disposal”. - Kate Snow

Gouache and graphite on handmade paper. 14 x 11 inches unframed, 18.25 x 15.25 inches framed. Artist Statement: “As an artist, I find endless possibilities overwhelming and use self-imposed boundaries to focus my work. This often includes some combination of: a literal grid or graphite border, employment of barbecue skewers or wooden chopsticks in lieu of paintbrushes for mark making, use of a monochromatic or limited color palette, and a reliance on shape and pattern to tell a story. Limiting the elements at play adds a measure of gravity to each decision, and every detail about the paper, the viscosity of the paint, micro variations in hues, and even the sharpness of the point on a skewer matters. I’ve found that the more restrictions I put in place when I paint, the freer my work has become, allowing a tension to form between the organic and prescribed. Rather than sketch before starting a new piece, I spend time with the paper and begin to visualize possibilities. From there, I can expand the work incrementally. Whether I’m working in an adapted form of pointillism, playing with opacity and hue, or building patterns through repeating shape, the work evolves in its own time. It is an intentionally open process of discovery that seeks to uncover the greatest potential of the basest elements we have at our disposal”. - Kate Snow

Oil Monotype Chine Collé on white BFK Rives Printmaking Paper Hand pulled By Artist on Etching Press 13 x 25 inches framed This piece is featured in Bruckner’s 2024 solo exhibition ...

"SeeFoam No3" Monoprint w/Chine Collé and Embossing on white BFK Printmaking Paper Handpulled by Artist on Etching Press Unique Plate Size: 3x3” Paper Size 8” x 10” 2023

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Original large abstract painting "Only dots 8" was created with acrylic bright colours on standard edge canvas. Ready to hang artwork. Ideal for your your home - living room, dining room, bedroom or for your office. The size of this particular artwork: Height : 35,4 inches (90 cm) Width : 53,2 inches (135 cm) Depth : 0,8 inches (2 cm) Sides are always painted as part of the painting, so there is no need for framing. All paintings are packed very carefully using solid HDF boards with generous layers of foam wrap (Mirelon), bubbles and stretch wrap to protect them. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity. Please note that your special request for COMMISSION is warmly welcome! © 2018 Lucie Jirku...

ABOUT THIS PIECE: A 1 inch white border is included in the listed image size (W x H) as per the artist's request. Inspired by the warm light, open vistas, and saturated colors of he...