Artist of the moment………Kate Shepherd

{ October 30, 2014 @ 11:44 am } · { Uncategorized }
{ Tags: abstract, american, geometric shapes, kate shepherd, Oberlin College, School of Visual Arts New York City }

Kate Shepherd is a wonderful artist working in abstract style with basic geometric shapes and limited color. Kate Shepherd was born in New York City in the year 1961.The artist is a painter and printmaker.

Shepherd attended Oberlin College located in Oberlin, Ohio earning a B.F.A. The artist went on to earn a M.F.A. from the School of Visual Arts located in New York, New York. The artist also studied at private ateliers in Paris, France.

Most works are a combination of acrylics, oils, and enamel on wood panel. Her use of materials and mediums leads the viewer to see themselves in the reflection on the surface of Shepherd’s paintings.

Shepherd has always enjoyed architecture and often uses paints that were made for industrial purposes.

price range information: Works range from $5,000 to $50,000.

 

In this clip we view an installation by Kate Shepherd:

Below a link to the website of Kate Shepherd:

http://www.kateshepherd.com/

What a great mix of simple shapes and bold color that reminds me one of Josef Albers and Hans Hofmann.

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