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Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 50 W x 38 H x 1.5 D in
Ships in a Crate
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ABOUT THE ARTWORK
ABOUT THE WORK: “Diving into the Blue” by Cat Tesla is part of Tesla’s Feeling Good Series. Gestural marks, line, shape, color, this series evokes joy & free expression. “As a glass half-full type of person, my abstract series of paintings expresses my joy and gratitude for each and every day.” During the pandemic of 2020, I used painting as a way to anchor myself and remain positive and hopeful that life would eventually get better. I knew one day we would all be feeling good again. Tesla begins with an automatic drawing in graphite, translucent layers are applied, followed by more mark making & more layers. Cat Tesla uses various mediums to build up the surface, exploring spontaneous mark making and subtle forms. This is an original, one-of-a-kind painting on 1.5" thick gallery wrapped canvas done in acrylic, inks, graphite, oil pastel, and oil glazes. The painting is varnished with a satin varnish to protect from dirt and light. The edges of the canvas are light grey, and the painting is wired and ready to hang. Signed by the artist on front and back. Cat Tesla Artist. ABOUT THE ARTIST: Cat Tesla is a contemporary abstract artist currently living and working in Atlanta, Georgia. A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Cat has called Atlanta home since 1990 where she served on faculty at Emory University in the Department of Human Genetics. Defying popular stereotypes of right-brained and left-brained people, Cat has worked as both an artist and a scientist. With degrees in biology, human genetics and graphic design, Tesla eventually traded genetics clinic for art studio. Over the past 24 years, Cat Tesla has exhibited both nationally and internationally.
DETAILS AND DIMENSIONS
Painting:
Acrylic on Canvas
Original:
One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:
50 W x 38 H x 1.5 D in
Frame:
Not Framed
Ready to Hang:
Not applicable
Packaging:
Ships in a Crate
SHIPPING AND RETURNS
Delivery Time:
Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.
Handling:
Ships in a wooden crate for additional protection of heavy or oversized artworks. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines.
Ships From:
United States.
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Cat Tesla
United States
In the mornings, the sky calls to me. I stumble outside to breathe in the day. Cerulean blue and a thousand shades of green greet me as I walk from the house to my studio here in Florida. Geckos dart, birds call, rabbits scurry. I collect sticks, leaves, and petals on the way. These sounds, sights and textures are my beginning. Painting connects me to a time in my youth of endless playing. The excitement of a new day. As I stand before the canvas, my daily questions are the same: what does this painting want to feel like? What could be? I’m an explorer on the canvas. I love building layers using painting and drawing, scraping back, then adding more, and pouring glossy translucent glazes over the surface. My artwork provides the viewer with a bold graphic element from a distance, but up close they’re rewarded with rich organic details and texture. I use my whole self, mind and body, to create my work. Reaching high and stretching across. I combine the strong and the soft, the smooth and the rough, the thick and the thin. Things we’re all made of. Since the COVID 19 Pandemic I find myself drawn to painting more and more abstractly, with small hints of nature peeking through. Painting is a deep dive act that happens within oneself, with a goal of pulling out something beautiful for the world to connect with. This has become even more important to me since an early diagnosed breast cancer was resolved, leaving me grateful and even more focused and motivated. Everyone has gifts from the Creator. I believe it is the duty of each to share our gifts with the planet. My paintings are a brave look inward – revealing what lies beneath both literally and spiritually. Yogis call it the “divine flame” – the spark that motivates you in life. In Buddha’s words, “Look within, thou art the Buddha”, while Jesus taught us that “The kingdom of heaven is within you”. For me, painting is the most life affirming thing to do. I'm excited to share I was featured in the January-February 2024 issue of Luxe Magazine! Check it out here:
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