I am inspired by industrial design, natural materials and vintage objects. Putting a variety of materials together, in old boxes, in frames, in and on foundry patterns and old wood typifies much of my work. Whether creating a collage or assemblage, I generally use these old parts that have stood the test of time; as in metal vs. plastic, wood vs. veneer, stone vs. acrylic.

I apply materials somewhat ambiguous in meaning, but arranged in a well-designed manner. For me, it is all about the visual impact. The objects I choose often don’t routinely ‘go together;’ the resulting work necessitates thought on the viewer’s part. Hidden meanings, humorous twists, irony and surreal elements embody many pieces.

My art clearly may mean one thing to one person and possibly something different to another. Each of us has a unique set of experiences that inhabit our perceptions and cause us to react one way or another to what we see. My goal is that my art will strike at that perception and create a new way of looking at the relationship between the parts and the new emerging dynamic, keeping in mind that others’ interpretations are often different than mine, as their reality is also different from mine.

And yes, I do commissions, both framed and in boxes or old windows. You provide the memorabilia—photographs, objects, whatever floats your boat! I'd love to create your perfect piece of art.

Contact me by email for any questions you may have.


I am also represented online at the Xanadu Gallery in Scottsdale, AZ    Xanadu



Patti Harris is an Exhibiting Member of the Buffalo Society of Artists 

All photographs by K.C. Kratt, Buffalo, NY     |     Collateral design by Erin Beth Harris, Buffalo, NY