Seascapes
Seascapes
In this body of work Katha Seidman explores how the ever-changing movement of air and light over the surface of water inspires imaginary journeys. They are made from plaster on wood, acrylic and oil paint, and various found objects.
oil, plaster, paper, plastic, metal on panel 40x30x2 15203
oil, plaster on panel 30x40x2 15301
oil, plaster on panel 30x40x2 14311
oil, plaster on panel 22x38x2 15313
oil, plaster on panel 22x38x2 15312
oil, plaster on panel 24x33x2x2 15308
oil, plaster on panel 30x40x2 15306
oil, plaster on panel 18x14x1.5 14309
oil, plaster, plastic, metal on panel 40x30x2 15201
oil, plaster, paper, plastic, metal on panel 22x37x2 14303
Oil, plaster on panel 23x32x2 15314
oil, plaster, plastic, metal, paper on panel 40x30x2 15202
oil, plaster on panel 22x20x2 15309
oil, plaster on panel 22x19x2 15310
oil, plaster on panel 22x19x2 15311
oil, plaster on panel 12x16x1.5 14307
oil, plaster on panel 11x14x1.5 14206
oil, plaster on panel 22x28x2 15315
oil, plaster on panel 24x18x2 15317
oil, plaster on panel 30x42x1.5 15316
oil, plaster on panel 30x42x1.5 15319
oil, plaster on panel 24x38x2 15320
oil, plaster on panel 15x19x2 14310
oil, plaster on panel 11x16x1.5 14308
In this series, Seidman exposes worlds beyond or beneath the surface, juxtaposing the real with the illusionary by cutting holes or using zippers to expose regions inside the painted image. By layering collage and painted elements Seidman enhances the narrative mystery contained within the piece.