Artist Gallery | Fibre/Wood/Metal
Kate von Riesen
Kate von Riesen
Landscapes are the heartbeat of my art. The flow, layers, textures, hardscapes and companion plantings are integral elements to my creative art process. Drawing from my attunement to landscape, my art emerges.
My interest in mixed media was cultivated through first my love of metal and then kiln-formed warm glass. Glass is made from silica sand, a renewable natural resource. Metal comes from ore, found within the earths core. These two “earthy” mediums make up my art practice.
I was born and raised on the West Coast, surrounded by mountains, ocean and forest. Today I divide my time between the Sunshine Coast and Arizona. I draw inspiration from both the wild beauty of the temperate rainforest and the stunning geography of the Sonoran desert.
What excites me about creating art is that it is ever-changing. This year I took inspiration from the Petrified Forest. The stunning rich colours of fossilized trees, the brilliant skies, the dramatic sunsets. Closer to home, kayaking on the Salish Sea also continues to influence my art practice. A colour palette rich in blues and greens.
2024 for me was also a year of outdoor steel art sculptures. Drought conditions on the Sunshine Coast have impacted the way we now garden. Sculptures in the garden are a way to add an additional layer of interest without the worry of “will it survive?”.
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