Inside/Out by Kathryn Bagwell

Artist: Kathryn Bagwell
Dates: July 9th – August 28th, 2022
Artist Reception: July 23rd, 4-8pm

Words about the show:

“I continue to create people in my art because I cannot figure them out in real life. My works contain themes, emotions, and conundrums that I encounter in daily life, either in family, friends, books or current events. Vintage photographs are my best source for facial references, and I often photograph myself for hand and foot positions.

To begin a piece, I start with charcoal or pencil on a bare canvas, charcoal for improvisational drawing, pencil for geometry. My favorite moment is putting on those first few strokes of color, usually the face. Mentally, I can luxuriate in the rich language of shape, color and line. It is simultaneously compelling and soothing.

Synesthesia is something I have experienced firsthand, as I sometimes see colors when I play the piano. Interestingly, I find that I cannot listen to music that I have never heard before when I am working in my art studio. I tend to listen to the same music over and over, and currently have the Dave Brubeck quartet on repeat. I am grateful for this chapter in my life and the opportunity to connect with people through art.”

See more about the artist, and follow her on her website.

Purchase Kathryn Bagwell’s work on the online Umbrella Gallery Store.

Purchase Kathryn Bagwell’s work on the online Umbrella Gallery Store.

Purchase Kathryn Bagwell’s work on the online Umbrella Gallery Store.