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