I’m always blindsided by the beauty of the accidental. The unpredictability of working abstractly is where I seem to thrive. It’s not always a comfortable place but one where unforeseen results become pivotal and transform my art in unexpected ways. The results of experimenting with new materials and ways of working can be seen throughout the upcoming exhibit at Craighead Green Gallery.

Whether in painting or drawing I’m searching for qualities of vibrancy and luminosity; passages that are both elegant and awkward; environments where color and line partner to tell the story. I want the viewer to take time to to see things with child-like intensity and to feel slightly blindsided themselves.

On view February 16 - March 22, 2019

Opening reception Saturday, February 16, 5 - 8 pm

ONE THING LED TO ANOTHER

The exhibition also includes a group of small drawings, which I've been recently immersed in and are something close to my heart. I've always found drawing so freeing and honest in its immediacy, relying on the subtlest visual distinctions. Juxtaposing the paintings and drawings is new territory for me, but gives a glimpse into processes that define my work.

Each stand alone 12” h x 9” w drawing is a spontaneous exploration of marks and materials. As a whole, the group of paintings and drawings forms a community celebrating both differences and similarities.

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I'm very honored to have this new group of paintings and drawings on display at Craighead Green Gallery in Dallas, Texas. Please join us for the opening night on February 16, 2019, from 5 to 7 pm.

Contact the gallery if you'd like a complete list of works or for more information.

Thank you for taking time to read this email. I am especially grateful to all of you for your continued support, interest and encouragement in my work.

If you'd like to see more of my work visit my website kristaharris.com