NATURAL IMPRESSIONS
The 64 artists from 22 different nationalities selected for this exhibition not only enrich our consensus on artistic expression and cultural perspective but also expand our understanding of nature and its representation in the arts. This reflective approach challenges established conventions, allowing for diverse interpretations and representations of the world. It awakens human consciousness to the source of inspiration that the capacity to imagine represents, encouraging the audience to reflect on their relationship with the world and recognize the importance of art as a profound connection with the intrinsic essence of humanity.
The 64 artists from 22 different nationalities selected for this exhibition not only enrich our consensus on artistic expression and cultural perspective but also expand our understanding of nature and its representation in the arts. This reflective approach challenges established conventions, allowing for diverse interpretations and representations of the world. It awakens human consciousness to the source of inspiration that the capacity to imagine represents, encouraging the audience to reflect on their relationship with the world and recognize the importance of art as a profound connection with the intrinsic essence of humanity.
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KATHERINE HUNT
New Mexico, USA
128
RECTANGLE PIECE Nº 1, 2023
Cotton fiber, canvas, acrylic, iron oxide pigment
36 x 60 in (91.4 x 152.4 cm)
Inspired by the reduction of form
in Minimalism and the material
explorations of Post-Minimalism,
Katherine Hunt creates intricate
geometric works using fiber as her
medium of choice. Through the
incorporation of fiber, she introduces
a tactile element to the language
of painting, elevating a line from its
traditional two-dimensional plane
and bringing forth its expressive
and conceptual potential. Working
with “soft” materials introduces an
element of uncontrollable spontaneity
and impermanence to geometric
compositions. By preserving the course
of the line using a continuous thread,
Hunt captures and documents her
thought processes, perspectives, and
physical movements onto an object
external to herself. In her latest body
of work, Hunt draws influence from
the long northern winters of her youth,
where landscapes were enveloped in
the fog of snow. During this time, her
heightened sensory awareness allowed
her to perceive even the most nuanced
details in her surroundings. By limiting
her palette to various shades of white,
she creates artwork in which subtle
variations in tone become perceptible,
requiring patient observation and
allowing the viewer’s eyes to adjust.
While initially appearing as “white
paintings” upon casual observation, a
closer and more patient examination
reveals the presence of numerous
tonal and textural complexities. The
subtleties in Hunt’s work are magnified
through the interplay between the
artwork and its relationship with the
surrounding space, including the
wall, ceiling, floor, and light sources.
Amidst today’s overly saturated and
busy environments, slowing down
and engaging in careful examination
of Hunt’s work, much like the silent
natural world of northern winters,
rewards viewers with a sharpened
visual perspective and a centered
psychological state.
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