Treffinger Daily: Perennial

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Perennial

Oil on canvas 24x18 $495 plus shipping
If you are intereested in this painting please
email me at katherine@katherinetreffinger.com

Today I am taking a day trip to Pendleton, so no
painting. I am excited to get back to the studio
and see what comes out. Hopefully this weekend.
I hope to post some new work soon, Yikes!

Does any one know anything about the Florence
Biennale of Art? I have been invited but it is hugely
expensive. Don't know if it is a scam or a real thing
or what.

Well have a fabulous day. I am thrilled to be putting
the pedal to the medal today, I haven't been out since
my fall.

Hopefully I will have an Art and Meaning post soon.

10 comments:

Sharon Barfoot said...: It is the real thing Katherine. It is one of the larger international shows. It costs just a little more than the big Toronto show. I think the big shows like that are all priced around the same to participate. Although, for this one you need to be invited by the panel of judges.; May 7, 2009 at 1:57 PM
Sylvie Van Hulle said...: Wonderful painting!
About the show: just do it! It will be great and inspiring!; May 8, 2009 at 2:20 AM
Katherine said...: Thank you Zappha for the info. The cost is extremely high so I would have to get funded. We'll see.; May 8, 2009 at 1:16 PM
Katherine said...: Thanks Sylvie for the support and encouragement.; May 8, 2009 at 1:17 PM
Don Gray said...: Here's a link to an artist discussion forum on the Florence show. It gets mixed reviews. It is basically a vanity show, paid for by the artists and probably not taken that seriously by galleries. Sales don't seem to be all that great in general. On the other hand, some artists apparently had a great time. If I had the money and wanted to take a "busman's holiday" to Florence, I guess I might consider it.; May 11, 2009 at 12:13 AM
Don Gray said...: OOPS--the link--sorry:

http://www.sculpture.net/community/showthread.php?t=2262; May 11, 2009 at 12:14 AM
Terry said...: I know Nancy Reyner did the Florence Biennial recently, you could check with her to see what she thought. She is the author of The Acrylic Revolution, lives in Santa Fe, and is just a lovely person... http://www.nancyreyner.com/; May 11, 2009 at 9:38 AM
Katherine said...: Thank you Don and Terry for the info I will check out both these leads.; May 11, 2009 at 10:12 AM
RK said...: Great painting Katherine!; May 15, 2009 at 8:45 AM
Katherine said...: Thank you Madam Rachel!; May 18, 2009 at 8:30 AM

The Art And Meaning Project

The Art and meaning Project is a series of responses from various artists to the question: "What meaning does doing art have for you? In other words why do you show up in your studio, or wherever, and pick up your tools day after day?"

This is something I have thought of doing for a while as
a book, but now I have the blog and, who knows, maybe
it could become a book. I am very excited about this. I love hearing the answers. Showing up for their creations is
often an irresistible pull for artists. Many of us at any given
time ask ourselves why we are doing it. All the answers have a different response. Most of us can relate to at least some part of every response.

I want to hear the artists' answers. If you are an artist
and would like to contribute please email me. I will not guarantee that I will post everyone's answer, I need to
see what you have to say first and if it contributes more to the project.

THE ART OF KATHERINE TREFFINGER

ABOUT THE ARTIST
www.katherinetreffinger.com

I spent my childhood in Sausalito, California in the 50’s. It was a magical place, teeming with artists and creative expression. Across the street from our house was one of the coffeehouses where the “bohemians” came to listen to music, and writers such as Allen Ginsberg, Gary Snyder and Jack Kerouac read from their work.

It was a time when San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley and Sausalito were home to the abstract expressionist and Bay Area Figurative movements. My missing toys were found in the neighbor’s sculptures. I was often on tiptoes, peering into the windows of nearby studios and coffeehouses. I thrived in the wondrous mystery of this world.

Later, as an adult I had the good fortune to befriend Joseph Raffael and spend time in his studio. This was before I realized I wanted to be an artist myself. I was greatly influenced by his enthusiasm, dedication, and his ability to create beauty.

In hindsight, there was nothing else I really wanted to be than an artist. I paint and draw because I love to … and because I have to. I am primarily self taught.

When I stand before an empty canvas or piece of paper, I am lost, unaware of what to do. In fact, my most satisfying work comes from staying ‘lost’. Navigational confidence is seldom productive for me. Each piece becomes the recording of a unique introspective exploration.