Monterey Peninsula Art Forum
Karen St. James
Le Jardin, 24x30, $648
"My artwork is an exploration of mixed media collage on canvas, created with acrylic paint and hand-crafted papers. Each piece celebrates the interplay of color, from monochromatic palettes to vibrant hues that burst across the canvas. With paper and paint I combine both geometric and abstract formations, resulting in compositions rich in depth and visual appeal.My subject matter is intentionally abstract, driven by a desire to infuse vibrancy into each piece. I aim to capture attention with bold colors, intricate patterns, and tactile textures, often inspired by nature. Over the years, I have developed a technique that defines my current body of work, using paint to craft unique collage papers. These papers are intricately layered on canvas, and along with more paint, adding more paper I explore design, color and special relationships.
The joy I find in creating mirrors the impact I hope my work has on others. Through my art, I invite viewers to experience the power of color, pattern, and texture, enriching their visual and emotional landscapes, enhancing the spaces they inhabit."
The joy I find in creating mirrors the impact I hope my work has on others. Through my art, I invite viewers to experience the power of color, pattern, and texture, enriching their visual and emotional landscapes, enhancing the spaces they inhabit."
Summertime Blue, 24x24, $498
Sunny, 14x14, $325
River Leaves, 24x24, $498
Tropical Rain, 36x36 NFS
Unity of Four, 16x40, NFS