My current body of work is related to my
fascination with the microscopic world. I have
been looking at electron microscope
photographs and am inspired by the abstract
organic shapes and intense color of this
hidden world. I imagine the energy and
interactions that go on in the body and the
mind to produce action and thought. I am
exploring the connections between science
and art ; conscious of the profound effects
that these minute biological forms have on
the universe.
I started this body of work in pastels and
created many drawings. I have found
continuing this series in encaustic, I am
able to achieve the depth and atmosphere
that I had been lacking in the drawings.
Layering in fabric and the use of shellac with the
encaustic has also
added a web-like texture that suits the work well.
BIO
Kay Hartung is a mixed media artist who has
a studio at ArtSpace Maynard and lives in
Acton. She has a BFA from Philadelphia
College of Art and an MFA from Syracuse
University. She was on the faculty of
Bradford College in the Creative Arts Division from
1979-1999. She maintained a studio at Vernon
Street Studio in Somerville for 10 years
before moving to Acton in 1992. Her work has
been exhibited nationally and is in many
private and corporate collections. She has
created specially commissioned work for
both public and
residential spaces.
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