Color Wheel/Mandala 6 Painting

Lives and works near Kansas City, Missouri, USA. Lecturer at Kansas City Art Institute Each work begins with an experience or perception, and strives for a revelation of that experience. To accomplish this I take bits of the observed natural world and re-arrange them, re-color them, and re-shape them until they resonate with a satisfying energy and sense of balance. I am interested in circles as organizing principle, metaphor, and visual structure, which has led me to explore mandalas. I am also intrigued by implying progression in the fourth dimension, time, within a static image. The inherently abstract quality of music informs the way I think visually. Color and music overlap in my mind, creating wordless joy. The visual worlds I invent are ultimately metaphors for spiritual perceptions. I believe that art can be a powerful healing force, supporting and uplifting the spirit of both the maker and the viewer, and I am gratified that my work has been helpful to people in this way in healthcare and private settings. Please visit the website for more information: www.sharonreeber.com