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Kerrie Smith, is a multi-media artist whose work explores the patterns in nature and ethereal light...

Updated: Sep 5


'Cymbidium Fecunda Elixir', acrylic, mixed media on wood panel,

20 x 20 x 2 inches.


The Flora Ficciones Series:


'Patterns in plants slightly fantastic, appearing vividly real inspired by Californian and our changing planet that I discover, record and experience on my many walks and travels in the wilderness and other natural areas.'



'Clytie Girasol Galaxis', acrylic, gold leaf, mix-media on wood panel, 24 x 24 x 2 inches.


left to right: 'Dahlia Tripodium', acrylic, gold leaf, mix-media on wood panel, 20 x 20 x 2 inches., 'Lux Solaris Helianthus', acrylic, gold leaf, mix-media on wood panel, 20 x 20 x 2 inches.,

'Nelumbo Nucifera', acrylic, gold leaf, mix-media on wood panel,

20 x 20 x 2 inches.



'Dendrobia Cattalaya Fetilia', acrylic, gold leaf, mix-media on wood panel, 24 x 24 x 2 inches.



left to right: 'Lotus Levitas' acrylic, gold leaf, mix-media on wood

panel, 20 x 20 x 2 inches., 'Priscilla Proteanna', acrylic,

gold leaf, mix-media on wood panel, 30 x 30 x 2 inches.,

'Pema Petalumia', acrylic, gold leaf, mix-media, on wood panel,

20 x 20 x 2 inches.



'Dallancia Desconcita', acrylic on wood panel, 20 x 20 x 2 inches.



left to right: 'Leslie Luminaria Escalepia', acrylic on wood panel,

20 x 20 x 2 inches., 'Atlanticus', acrylic on wood panel,

20 x 20 x 2 inches., 'Gygantha Glorieta', acrylic on birch wood panel, 24 x 24 x 2 inches.



'Carpos Medea', acrylic, gold leaf, mix-media on wood panel,

24 inch circle diameter.




left to right: 'Carpos Edulis', acrylic, gold leaf, mix-media on wood panel, 24 inch circle diameter., 'Calendula Oceana', acrylic,

gold leaf, mix-media on wood panel, 36 inch circle diameter.,

'Bellum Natura', acrylic, gold leaf mix-media on wood panel,

24 inch circle diameter.



Flora Ficciones Banners ~ Portals and Pathways California Art & Nature Museum. Solo Exhibtion.



 

'This installation focuses on plant and animal/insect life that are compromised by our changing climate and references the flora and plants that are becoming extinct and changing in our Southern California region while re-imagining and valuing the possibilities of new colorful hybrids, insects and animals that could exist because of these changes. Using diaphanous fabrics to create banners in various sizes, printing and painting loose atmospheric background brush strokes suggesting elements, such as water rushing in a stream, the sun’s rays scorching our earth, or wild wind picking up just before a drenching rain. All powerful elemental forces of our changing planet that I discover, record and experience on my many walks and travels in the wilderness and other natural areas.'


Essay by Shana Nys Dambrot.


'My ‘banners’ rise out of the light and shadows that I witness through the seasons at various times of the day and early evenings. I recreate the ephemeral as organic nature-driven forms that reflect this shape-shifting landscape. These shapes, bounded by curves & fluid boundaries mirror the constantly unfolding transitions of light and color. For me, they reveal optimism, expansiveness, creation, and the life force. I build my compositions with multiple layers and an array of techniques and tools as I seek a balance between the once tamed landscape and its original feral state.'






'Analipus Japonicus', photographic assemblage, variable size.


More Mesa Seaweed Series:


'As I take my daily walks in California with my dog Milo and I come upon many Flora, Seaweeds, Pods and an assortment of patterns in nature that inspire me to build Mandalas/Photographic Assemblages. Referencing Rhodophyta (red), Phaeophyta (brown), and Clorophyta (green) Seaweeds'.



'Codium', photographic assemblage, variable size.



left to right: 'Polynura', photographic assemblage, variable size.,

'Zostera', photographic assemblage, variable size., 'Desmarestia',

photographic assemblage, variable size.



'Macrocystis', photographic assemblage, variable size.





On Site Mandala



California Art & Nature Museum Residency


Portals & Pathways 1 year artist in Residency


'Smith’s multisensory installation features flowing banners printed with Smith’s vivid abstract paintings inspired by daily walks along Santa Barbara’s More Mesa Park. Interspersed are sheer banners featuring personal poetry handstamped with wooden blocks carved by Smith. Circular “portals” hang from floor to ceiling adorned with Smith’s photography of local flora and fauna, as well her paintings and impressions of the trails that surround More Mesa. Ambient sounds of crashing waves, animal life and encounters recorded by Smith further invite visitors to take in the experience of walking along the trails as nature and human life collide and overlap.'





On Site Mandalas and Gallery Installation.



On Site Mandala.









Artist, Kerrie Smith in gallery.


Artist's Website: www.KerrieSmithStudio.com

Instagram: @Kerrie_Smith_Artist


Current Exhibition:


'A WOMAN'S VOICE: In a Pivotal Time'


August 30th thru September 28th, 2024

Opening Reception Saturday, September 14th Noon to 2 pm.

Opening Reception: Saturday, September 14th, Noon to 2 pm

The Makery Gallery

260 South Los Angeles St.

Los Angeles California, 90012











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