Internal Atmosphere
On display in the South Gallery of the Columbia Art League
9.30 - 10.25
Artist statement
From a young age, I’ve been inspired by what I couldn’t see—but rather could deeply feel. That curiosity sparked a lifelong passion for painting the indescribable: the emotions, energies, and subtleties that make the human experience so rich and powerful.
The boundless spectrum of being human is the inspirational source for this show.
Internal Atmosphere is a body of work that explores the inner conversations we have with ourselves, and the relationships that thoughts create within us. To distill the complexity of human emotion, I turned to the basic elements of art—line, color, shape—and combined them with reflective thoughts. Together, they have formed a body of work, and a book, that speaks in honest tones about the landscapes of our hearts and minds.
In creating this work, I learned more than art or words could teach. I learned how to listen, to honor quiet wisdom, and to step back into stillness—resting in the unguarded beauty of simply being human.
Bio
Kate Gray is a professional fine artist and graphic designer. Gray has won numerous art and design awards and has been featured in more than 50 art exhibitions. She received her B.F.A. from the University of North Texas and her M.F.A. from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Gray has more than 30 years of professional experience in all areas of communication, education, design and art fields. Currently, Gray is the graphic designer at Independent Stave Company.
Installation Notes
I designed this installation to unfolds like an open book of art. The walls are filled with human-scale pages or art that invite the viewers to step inside and wander through an inner atmosphere of what it means to be human.
At the heart of the gallery rests a space for reading and reflection, accompanied by a traditional book I created for the exhibit. This book weaves together artwork and inner dialogue—pairing image with word to explore, both visually and verbally, the vast landscape of being human.
To your journey within and the art of being human.
To see more of her work, visit her website: kategraydesignart.com or email her at just2424@icloud.com.
