When is the mothership arriving? Painting by Cat Huss

Painting: Acrylic, Paper, Wood on Wood.

I've been working this year to understand more about the "bottom-line" of what inspires my work and where the colors, shapes, and styles come from. Most of my work is process-driven after a time of meditation on particular ideas. This year, my goal was to delve into the materials with more connectedness to the process and then just let the work develop on its own without thinking too much. My goal was, and is, to create more authentic/original work through establishing a state of flow in the studio with materials and process as my guide.

This particular painting expresses an understanding of self in the context of not belonging. It is perfectly fine with its disjointedness and wonky shapes. It is structured, earthy, watery, and strong. Essentially, it recognizes the need for a different societal construct for what 'belongs' and what doesn't. It celebrates being outside the norm. This work is painted paper applied to cradled wood panel...then some pieces are cut out or torn out to reveal the wood underneath and those are washed over with paint. There is a sense of texture, beauty, and decay.

This artwork ships framed and wired for hanging. Signed on the back and comes with a handwritten thank you note from the artist. The floater frame is wood with a natural light maple finish. Unframed, the artwork itself measures 36x36in.