Contrapposto III The Floral Collection finding beauty in reconstruction by

finding beauty in reconstruction by creating new forms and layers with color and paper

I look for its familiarity in my travels throughout the world

Katie Murphy Oil on Panel Figurative work especially allows for the possibility of empathy recalling each viewer to the unifying experience of being human

Jen Sanders Acrylic and Mixed Media on Canvas Scribbled lines and layered textures from acrylic paint oil pastel and graphite pencil create a surface that feels both thoughtful and spontaneous a constant reminder that intention doesn t always mean control Some marks are confident others accidental but together they hold something honest and complete

Contrapposto III The Floral Collection finding beauty in reconstruction byKatie Murphy Acrylic on Panel The figure is a consistent source of inspiration for me Figurative work especially allows for the possibility of empathy recalling each viewer to the unifying experience of being human