Writings

Artist statement
Kathryn Arnold
“Order within Chaos” or “Defined Chaos”
These paintings are a result of intuitive nonobjective processes. There is no end to this continual process - perhaps being very much like nature. The sense of touch and chaotic energy of color and marks play an important role in building up layers that function to create an encompassing, enveloping field and bewildering space. I use the tangible qualities of mark-making and surfaces to evoke or possibly create romanticist spirit and presence.

These paintings explore the nature of defining chaos, often using a grid. I see this as similar to words giving definition to experience. The grid is a see-through grid, creating boundaries that enable containment and definition of that play of visual energy which is enhanced through the use of color