i
have a history of ferreting out old boxes, photographs,
papers, metals, stamps, threads, books, natural objects
and other 'stuff' from everywhere. i work with a variety
of different kinds
of
materials, collecting and sorting intriguing items from all
over; often unsure at the outset what eventually will come from
them.
generally the boxes evoke attachments to the past, for me,
and also for those who enjoy them.my work is very textural; i
love the feel of different materials.
i like to use a variety of mediums to create something a bit more unusual so
that i can bring a different twist to something that may otherwise
be considered mundane.
…and
yes, i do commissions, both framed and in boxes or old windows.
you provide the memorabilia—photographs (i copy and return
your original photographs), objects get put into the piece and do
not get returned. i’ve done work in honor of an event, a
birthday or a person. we can talk about your expectations prior
to the start.
this is often lots of fun for those on the receiving end of the
work of art.
...contact
me by email and i will be happy to answer any of your questions.
2008
SHOWS and GALLERIES:
Two
pieces in the Member's Gallery at the Albright Knox Art Gallery
in Buffalo, NY 2008-2009
June
13-July 26: Buffalo Society of Artists Spring Show at Insite
Gallery, 810 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, NY
July-August:
Buffalo Society of Artists at Artpark Gallery, Lewiston, NY
July
26-August 30: Hallwalls Member Exhibit, 341 Delaware Ave. Buffalo,
NY
July-October:
Dragonfly Arts on Main, Orangeville, ON; several pieces
August
23-24: Elmwood Avenue Art Festival, Buffalo, NY
Sept.
12-14: Cabbagetown Arts & Crafts Show, Toronto, ON
patti
harris
all
photographs by K.C. Kratt, Buffalo, NY |