Feelings of Paris

Feelings of Paris is a captivating gallery-wrapped acrylic diptych that takes viewers on an immersive expressionist journey through the enchanting streets of Paris. Through the skillful use of a distinct palette that focuses on conveying emotions and temperatures, rather than adhering to literal color representation, Catherine Dickson showcases her artistic prowess in creating a dynamic language of experience. Her unique artistic approach is characterized by improvisation and spontaneous gestures, which infuse the artwork with a sense of vitality and energy. The carefully layered application of thinned out acrylics, in medium density glazes, over a vibrant yellow underpainting, results in a captivating interplay between the slightly tangible foreground elements and the intangible, yet palpable, aura of happiness that permeates the background. As viewers engage with this mesmerizing diptych, they are transported to the soul of Paris, experiencing the city's essence through a vivid and emotional lens.

Catherine Dickson have shown her work in Seattle and Los Angeles for the past 20 years. After attending Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, where she grew up, she then went on to attend Arizona State University with a double degree: a BA in Art History and a BFA in Digital Photography. She has shown many works, many times at Santa Monica Art Studios, Hanger Gallery, and the Cornish College of the Arts Alumni Gallery. Dickson ebbs and flows between various mediums, having a mastery of each technique while keeping a consistent sensibility of mood and tone.