Featured image:Â Ripe, Kathryn Beavers, 2019, mixed media, 13 x 18 in. / 33.02 x 45.72 cm.
Kathryn Beavers' abstract art pulsates with an exuberant display of color and form, each piece serving as a vivid narrative of emotional and temporal exploration.
Kathryn Beavers is an abstract artist known for her vibrant use of color and dynamic compositions that explore themes of memory, time, and emotional depth.
Her work, characterized by a unique blend of mixed media techniques and vibrant color schemes, investigates the complex relationship between time, memory, and perception. This article provides a critique of three notable pieces from her recent collection, revealing how Beavers captures the fluidity of human experience through her canvas.
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"Hazey" (2020)
Hazey, Kathryn Beavers, 2020, mixed media on stretched canvas, 26 x 42 in. / 66.04 x 106.68 cm.
"Hazey" is a mixed media piece on stretched canvas that stands out for its rich texture and swirling patterns. The chaotic intertwining of colors evokes a sense of movement and depth, suggesting the fluid and often unclear nature of our thoughts and memories. Kathryn Beavers employs a mix of warm and cool tones to illustrate the dynamic interplay between clarity and obscurity, making "Hazey" a powerful reflection on the complexity of human cognition and emotion.
"Hurling Hills" (2019)
Hurling Hills, Kathryn Beavers, 2019, acrylic on stretched canvas, 30 x 30 in. / 76.2 x 76.2 cm.
In "Hurling Hills," Beavers employs acrylics to create a mesmerizing topographical landscape that seems to defy the conventional flatness of canvas. The bold red strokes contrast sharply with the undulating greens, crafting a visual metaphor for upheaval and transformation. This artwork captures the tumultuous process of personal growth and change, resonating deeply with viewers navigating their own life’s terrains.
"Terminus" (2022)
Terminus, Kathryn Beavers, 2022, mixed media on paper, 12 x 18 in. / 30.48 x 45.72 cm.
"Terminus" represents a departure into a more grounded, yet still profoundly abstract realm. Created with mixed media on paper, this piece uses vibrant yellows and deep blues to depict the convergence of life's journeys. The composition, centered around the concept of a terminus, explores the idea that all paths, no matter how winding, reach a conclusion. This piece beautifully encapsulates the journey's end as not just an end but a summation of the path traveled.
Kathryn Beavers' artworks are a testament to the power of abstract expression in capturing the unseen forces of our inner lives. Through "Hazey," "Hurling Hills," and "Terminus," she invites viewers into a visual exploration of personal and collective memories, portrayed through the lens of her vivid abstract imaginations. Beavers' art not only decorates space but also provokes thought, encouraging a deeper engagement with the ebbs and flows of human existence.
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Sunny Side Up, 2020, mixed media on canvas and fabric, 39 x 41 in. / 99.06 x 104.14 cm.
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