COLORS OF THE CITY - Lisa Feather Knee @ Hotel Triton August 22, 2012

Exhibit Aug 22 - Oct 9, 24/7; Artist reception Wed, Aug 22, 6-8pm

McKinley Art Solutions presents COLORS OF THE CITY, new paintings and silkscreen prints inspired by urban landscapes explored through color harmonies by Lisa Feather Knee.

As Picasso once pointed out, there is no abstract art. My work originates in realism, then goes on to have fabulous adventures in places only my mind can see. Overcomplicated art bothers me, so I omit surplus details to focus on essential visual elements and color. My work is mostly about color, the language of spirit and emotion.

I want my art to take the observer somewhere new, a place at once familiar and totally different; an oasis from ordinary. Much of my imagery is drawn from my love of the natural world and a wish to convey a sense of sanctuary. My urban scenes are deeply colored by a sense of landscape. I focus on natural rhythms of shape and form found in landscapes, as I feel these patterns create a sense of harmony in composition. Even the most mundane or busy location can become a sacred place when the eye finds beauty there.

As a 3rd generation artist I was born with a paintbrush in hand. I consider oil to be my primary medium however, lately. I have been doing a lot of printmaking with silkscreens using acrylics. As a painter first I am more familiar with the properties of paint pigments than with silkscreen inks. I preferred acrylics for my prints because they age well and dry rapidly. I do small limited editions and employ painterly techniques in my printmaking (each print is slightly different within an edition). The paper is an acid-free French Rag made out of 100% cotton, so no trees were sacrificed in it's making.

Meet Lisa Wednesday, August 22 from 6-8pm at Hotel Triton for a viewing of the show and complimentary wine tasting for guests 21+.

Official Website: http://www.mckinleyartsolutions.com/hotel_triton.html