Katherine Chwazik : In The Works - KATHERINE CHWAZIK

KATHERINE CHWAZIK

Lingering Summer...

9/23/2015

I've just wrapped up two pieces begun this summer. Both of these followed a long stretch of frustrating works on paper, which in hindsight I can dub "The Good-for-Something Drawings."

Tether. 2015. Mixed media on canvas. 23" x 18 1/2." $275

Tahawus. 2015. Mixed media on linen, wood, and aluminum. 12 1/2" x 12 1/2" x 3." $175

In searching for names for these two, it became clear to me how much my July trip up Mt Marcy impacted my work. I find boulder-like forms creeping in and merging with the urban environment.

The title for Tether, at left, was pulled from my experience of the High Peaks - the sensation of being so small and surrounded by giants, and of sky on all sides with nothing to hold one to the ground.

Little Houses

8/12/2015

Little House 3. Wood, Plexiglas, and Acrylic. 2" x 7" x 6."

Today I finally took photos of a series of sculptures I'd nearly forgotten about - a group of material and conceptual explorations made with small wood block houses. I'm quite fond of the little guys (none bigger than a few inches) and hope to make a few more to round out the series.

Little House 1. Wood, Linen, Ink, and Nails. 2" x 5" x 3."

Little House 2. Wood, Etching on Tyvek. 2" x 5" x 5."

Ready for business!

7/26/2015

New business cards and a hand-made business card holder - yes I made it from scraps of a stretcher bar! I'm excited to find a place to show more work and display these little guys.

Summer Blues

7/17/2015

I'm in love with these summery blues and I can't stop them from taking over my palette. Thinking of cool water on these hot days...
Gouache is my new best friend and I'm making a series of small, airy pieces - I'll be posting some soon, and as always there is new work for sale in my shop!

New Toys

7/7/2015

New table and gouache! I'm excited to have a bit more space to use, and to see how gouache works.

Barndance

6/26/2015

Storytime! I like to title my works, usually involving some part of the inspiration or my thought process...

Barndance (listed for sale currently on Etsy) shows a few faint figures, some planes of color, a few building fragments, and a large, rust-red barn. The figures actually weren't my doing; the zinc plate was one abandoned by a former student at the college many years ago, and rather than etch them away I left them as an under layer.

Anyways, back to "Barndance." I started the print with a palette drawn from memories of late summer afternoons. Once I put down the layer of yellow light over the barn, I was reminded of a childhood favorite book, "Barn Dance!" To this day my mother can recite to whole story, but I only remember the first few lines,
"Full moon shinin', shinin' big an' bright,
Pushin' back the shadows, holdin' back the night."

Above, my print. Below, an illustration from "Barn Dance!"

Opening up Shop!

6/23/2015

I'm very excited to announce the opening of my shop on Etsy! So far only a few works are listed there but I am adding more every day.

Fence Show at The Arts Center of the Capital Region

6/1/2015

Friday night was the opening of the annual Fence Show at The Arts Center of the Capital Region in Troy. My painting, Overpass, was not only chosen to be in the juried upcoming Fence Select show, but also took Runner Up for Best in Show! Out of so many talented artists featured, I'm flattered to have my work chosen. The award-winning painting is still for sale here along with many others.

Things!

5/27/2015

Busy Busy Busy times here!

Spring cleaning swept through the site and everything from 2014 - 2011 has had its price chopped; if you're in New York state and interested, shipping could be free as I plan to do a good bit of travel this summer. Message me if you see something you like!

New work is now up here.

Lastly, I am ecstatic to have accepted an offer this morning - come September I will be a part time art teacher at an amazing local district. The school year hasn't ended and I can't wait for the next to start!

Two views of Untitled, a recent mixed media sculpture.

Fin.

5/12/2015

So hard to leave that gorgeous studio - it was definitely the bittersweet part of an amazing last month. Onto the next!