Mirror

Mirror by Catherine Dickson is a visually captivating gallery wrapped abstract expressionist acrylic painting. With its intricate composition, it skillfully portrays the complexities of a life filled with misfit moments and shattered experiences. The artist's use of layer complimentary colors and bold brushstrokes creates a palpable sense of melancholy. However, beneath the somber tones lies a subtle hint of vibrant wonderment, suggesting that change and new perspectives can have a transformative effect on one's mindset. In this captivating piece, we witness the closing of old doors and the opening of new ones, symbolizing the endless possibilities that await those willing to embrace change. This painting expertly uses a vibrant array of hot colors as the dynamic underpainting, skillfully capturing the viewer's attention with its fiery intensity. The bold strokes and rich hues create a profound sense of warmth that envelopes the canvas, drawing us into its seductive embrace. Yet, amidst this radiant heat, lies a subtle dichotomy where cooler, less vibrant colors stand as the silent barriers. These more subdued tones challenge us, beckoning us to confront our fears and embark on a transformative journey. Like a symbolic catalyst, they force us to face the uncertainties that lie ahead, pushing us to shed our comfortable shells and emerge as something greater. In this captivating masterpiece, the artist skillfully balances the warmth and vibrancy of the underpainting with the subdued coolness that serves as a catalyst for our personal metamorphosis.

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.