Keira Kotler: Luminous

On View: April 2 – April 25, 2015
Reception: Friday, April 2, 6 – 8pm

“I am interested in visual and sensory perception and the possibilities that occur when one attends to the present moment. Using luminosity and the resonance of color, I create reductive paintings and photoworks that engage the viewer through subtle value shifts, chromatic complexity, and compositional movement.

While I work in a range of media, the common thread connecting them is light. Combining translucent materials, layering techniques, and color theory, I create reductive fields that amplify form, light, and geometry; spaces in which it is possible to see and penetrate. The results are experiential surfaces that shift with changing perspectives, lighting conditions, and architectural elements. 

The work stems from a long-standing interest in the phenomena of light and color, as approached through Buddhist philosophy and meditation. Color has the power to evoke internal sensations through perception, vibration, and cultural associations. Quieting the mind encourages these experiences to come forth. Much like standing before a vast ocean or flowing river, where water offers a sense of perspective, expansiveness and serenity; so too these paintings serve as a space for reflection. They do not assert a point of view; rather they invite viewers to explore their own internal, perceptive experience.” -Keira Kotler