“A Snowy Crossing” by Catherine Martzloff
I define my creative identity in the following way: As a creator, I’ve always been interested in working with color. I see my life as having a palette of its own and I seek to have the chroma of my experience come through in my paintings. Over time, I’ve realized the only way to achieve this goal is to risk exposure–to unveil my perceptions. Whether the approach results within the context of landscape or still life, the resulting narrative is always a story of merit, regardless of public perception or understanding.
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Catherine Martzloff Artist Statement:
In sum, this work is about: On a subjective level, this painting is about life, my life and the imperfect nature of it. It’s more literally illustrative of nature and it’s seeming disorder and spontaneity. This surface “disorder” also has an intrinsic beautiful order, if I take time to notice and observe with quiet.
The art that I make, at the core is a soulful journey toward healing and freedom. It’s the link between my being and something far larger that I don’t always understand. My art grounds me in something that allows me to be vulnerable and explore areas that need healing and can be healing for others.
