Teresa Dirks

Everything Is How It Should Be, Abstract Painting

2015

Artist Comments
A modern linear abstract that celebrates the golden horizon. "No matter who you are or where you live, you have a horizon, a sunset, a connection to humanity that each of us has experienced. And that string ties us together," says artist Teresa Dirks. "We are all interwoven and interconnected. Each day, we are given the opportunity to celebrate life and this work explores that gift."

About the Artist
Teresa Dirk’s artistic voice is profoundly influenced by her upbringing in the rustic American south. Seamstresses, quilters, gardeners, and farmers, served as creative role models throughout her childhood that cultivated her love of nature, growth, and creativity. She works in mixed media to create abstracts that channel the energy of her past. Her paintings are deeply personal and carry precise meanings and particular stories to them. The whimsical lines and playful color choices lend themselves to a childlike quality that charms with nostalgia. Though each of her paintings reflect her personal surroundings and history, she delves into complex conceptual topics, such as urban decay and nature’s fundamental connections. She has a passion for the process, and views it as propagating the brilliant and expressive energy she has witnessed throughout her life.

Words that describe this painting: abstract, horizon, modern, color field, Rothko, Morris Louis, landscape, metallic, abstract, non-representational, modern , acrylic painting, beige

Everything Is How It Should Be
Teresa Dirks
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Painting wraps around edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind

2015
36 in. h x 36 in. w x 1.5 in. d
3 lbs. 0 oz.