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Cracked Earth Number 32 | Collage in Paintings by Kari Souders | Philadelphia in Philadelphia. Item made of wood & canvas compatible with boho and contemporary style
Cracked Earth Number 32 | Collage in Paintings by Kari Souders | Philadelphia in Philadelphia. Item made of wood & canvas compatible with boho and contemporary style

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Kari Souders

Cracked Earth Number 32 - Paintings

Featured In Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

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48H x 36W x 1.5D in
121.92H x 91.44W x 3.81D cm
6.8 kg
15 lb

Having been born with vision in only one eye, I have always seen the world through a monocular lens. This more narrow window has made me hyper aware of fine details and imperfections. Oftentimes, it’s the uniqueness of the imperfections that interests me the most as I have a deep understanding of how my own visual “imperfection” has led me to see the world in unique ways. It has given me a deep appreciation for experiencing our world not only visually but also tacitly. As a result, I create artworks that are densely layered and richly textured.

These works are from my Cracked Earth series of textural mixed media paintings with found rope and bits of other discarded materials. My painting's cracked and fissured surfaces represent the damage being done to our planet. The contrast of smooth and cracked surfaces reminds me of natural formations on the earth's surface that are like intricate works of art. My work is meant to be a reminder of nature’s beauty, even in the face of destruction.

Ultimately, these mixed media paintings aim to convey a romantic nostalgia for the natural world as it transforms and interacts with an urban world. It’s an otherness that lies somewhere between the past and future. Nature’s wonder and beauty is enchanting even as it breaks down and adapts.

Item Cracked Earth Number 32
Created by Kari Souders
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Kari Souders
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Kari Souders was born in upstate NY in 1967. In 1985-86 Kari studied art and culture in France. She went on to attend Syracuse University and obtained a BA in Fine Arts in 1990. In 1994 Kari received her MFA in painting from the University of Maryland where she attended on a full tuition teaching scholarship.

Kari sees her abstract paintings as maps of the mind. Her work is created through a ritualistic physical and structural approach. Her process involves mapping, exploring organic constraints and seeking the possibilities of continuous systems. She works to harmonize mixed media through layering beeswax, paint and collage elements that evolve to a mutual resolution over time. The surfaces of her paintings are intensely worked until they appear both destructive and regenerative. Unearthing the painting's hidden layers allows actual interaction between the inside and outside of the painting. The gouged and thickly covered surface, while very physical, brings to mind topographical maps. Her paintings expose her mental geography where through the imbrication of textures and movement she interweaves the topography of the brain and the outside world.

Kari has had numerous gallery exhibitions and won a host of art awards. A selected group of these can be found on her website Bibliography. Kari’s work is collected by a diverse group of corporations and patrons around the globe.