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Katherine Kean
Sheltering Cloud, Restless Land, Desolate Tree contemporary landscape

2015

About the Item

Hawaii Island clouds form a dramatic skyscape. The sky occupies the majority of the canvas, with voluminous clouds creating striking contrast between light and shadow. The top portion of the sky is filled with soft white clouds tinged with light hues of blue, suggesting sunlight is filtering through. Below, darker clouds with purplish-grey tones suggest an impending storm or the receding tumult of one. There is a clear division in the clouds, hinting of a struggle between the serene and the tempestuous. Below the imposing sky, lies a bleak landscape. The minimalistic detail enhances the sense of open space. A single, solitary tree stands resilient in the midst of this expanse, providing a focal point on the ground and emphasizing the vastness of the sky above. The contrast of the dark tree against the lighter horizon also echoes the play of light and dark in the clouds above, tying the composition together. The work represents the sublime in nature, invoking emotions of awe and the sense of the overwhelming power of the natural world. This original painting is created in oil on 16 inch by 16 inch gallery wrapped linen, on 1 1/2 inch deep stretchers. The edges are hand painted, providing a finished look. Included is a floating black wood frame, wired with finger friendly wire, and ready to hang. Katherine Kean’s paintings seek moments of breath-taking transition in nature; a gathering of clouds or changing tides; times when the elements of the landscape combine with the alchemy of imagination to illuminate the world of heightened mood and sensation. Her work aims to capture these fleeting moments in time and reveal the serene center that can arise amid nature's turbulence. She has exhibited in museums and galleries across the United States and has been acquired by many private and corporate collections. She has been honored to have her work selected for Bloomingdales in Santa Monica, California, Schiffer's 100 Artists of the West Coast II, Paint America's Paint the Parks, Manhattan Arts Healing Arts International's Celebrate the Healing Power of Art and the National Weather Center 2015 Biennale.
  • Creator:
    Katherine Kean (American)
  • Creation Year:
    2015
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Palm Desert, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1666214477992

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