artist statement
KatzoWork is my studio, folding several disciplines under my nickname, Katzo.
My focus is on atmospheric watercolor and studio metalwork, a curious combo. The common thread is fascination with light that’s simultaneously reflected and absorbed by a surface, and in wildly varying ways.
Painting and metalsmithing involve both the intentions and accidents that happen with each material and process: pigments, metals, water and fire. Plans go astray and more interesting work results!
background
When I was six, I thumbtacked a bunch of watercolors to the studs of our garage, charged a nickel for tickets and launched myself into the local art scene. The show was well attended by family and favorably reviewed.
I’m a poster girl for what happens when talented family and teachers guide a kid into artmaking. This upbringing, a BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) and post-graduate design study in the US and UK all helped me toward the creative life. Making art coexisted with a long, lucky career directing national communication design for large nonprofits including The Nature Conservancy and American Red Cross.
Currently active with Studio10 Artists, Potomac Valley Watercolorists, Baltimore Watercolor Society, Virginia Watercolor Society, The Art League, Rehoboth Art League, and Maryland Federation of Art. With the Arlington Artists Alliance: past Board member; Studio Manager for 18 studio artists; Chair, Marketing Committee; current Co-Curator of exhibitions at the Arlington County Board Offices.
recent awards
Harris Miller Memorial Award, “Emergence” Spring Show, Potomac Valley WC, May 2022
People’s Choice, “Annual Show 2021,” Arts on Main, Gloucester, VA, October 2021
Second Place, “Magic of the Ordinary,” Gallery Underground, August 2021
Third Place, Climate Justice Online Show, Citizens Climate Lobby, April 2021
recent juried shows
“Annual Exhibition 2022,” Virginia Watercolor Society, Shenandoah Art Center, June 2022
“H2O Mid-Atlantic 2022,” Virginia Beach Art Center, Virginia Beach, VA, June 2022
“Laurel Art Guild 53rd Open Juried Exhibit, Laurel, MD, April 2022
“Elemental,” Maryland Federation of Art, Annapolis, MD, October 2021
“Watercolor Expressions,” Berkeley Arts Council, Martinsburg, WV, October 2021
“Rising Tides,” Maryland Federation of Art, Annapolis, MD, August 2021
“SHINE: Catching the Light,” Ann Marie Art Center, Solomons, MD, June 2021
“H2O Mid-Atlantic 2021,” Virginia Beach Art Center, Virginia Beach, VA, June 2021
“Annual Exhibition 2021,” Virginia Watercolor Society, Portsmouth Art Center, June 2021
“Art of Nature,” Del Ray Artisans, Alexandria, VA, May 2021
solo and group shows
Solo Mini-show, Dominion Lighting, April 2021
“Ambient Light,” Studio 10 Group Show, various venues, March 2021
“Vienna Gold,” Studio 10 Group Show, various venues, October 2018
Fine Crafts Annual Show, Rehoboth Art League, Rehoboth, DE, June 2021
Pleiades Annual Show, Strathmore Mansion, Bethesda, MD, November 2019
Ladysmiths Spring Show, Arena Stage, Washington, DC, April 2019
artist statement
KatzoWork is my studio, folding several disciplines under my nickname, Katzo.
My focus is on atmospheric watercolor and studio metalwork, a curious combo. The common thread is fascination with light that’s simultaneously reflected and absorbed by a surface, and in wildly varying ways.
Painting and metalsmithing involve both the intentions and accidents that happen with each material and process: pigments, metals, water and fire. Plans go astray and more interesting work results!
background
When I was six, I thumbtacked a bunch of watercolors to the studs of our garage, charged a nickel for tickets and launched myself into the local art scene. The show was well attended by family and favorably reviewed.
I’m a poster girl for what happens when talented family and teachers guide a kid into artmaking. This upbringing, a BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) and post-graduate design study in the US and UK all helped me toward the creative life. Making art coexisted with a long, lucky career directing national communication design for large nonprofits including The Nature Conservancy and American Red Cross.
Currently active with Studio10 Artists, Potomac Valley Watercolorists, Baltimore Watercolor Society, Virginia Watercolor Society, The Art League, Rehoboth Art League, and Maryland Federation of Art. With the Arlington Artists Alliance: past Board member; Studio Manager for 18 studio artists; Chair, Marketing Committee; current Co-Curator of exhibitions at the Arlington County Board Offices.
recent awards
Harris Miller Memorial Award, “Emergence” Spring Show, Potomac Valley WC, May 2022
People’s Choice, “Annual Show 2021,” Arts on Main, Gloucester, VA, October 2021
Second Place, “Magic of the Ordinary,” Gallery Underground, August 2021
Third Place, Climate Justice Online Show, Citizens Climate Lobby, April 2021
recent juried shows
“Annual Exhibition 2022,” Virginia Watercolor Society, Shenandoah Art Center, June 2022
“H2O Mid-Atlantic 2022,” Virginia Beach Art Center, Virginia Beach, VA, June 2022
“Laurel Art Guild 53rd Open Juried Exhibit, Laurel, MD, April 2022
“Elemental,” Maryland Federation of Art, Annapolis, MD, October 2021
“Watercolor Expressions,” Berkeley Arts Council, Martinsburg, WV, October 2021
“Rising Tides,” Maryland Federation of Art, Annapolis, MD, August 2021
“SHINE: Catching the Light,” Ann Marie Art Center, Solomons, MD, June 2021
“H2O Mid-Atlantic 2021,” Virginia Beach Art Center, Virginia Beach, VA, June 2021
“Annual Exhibition 2021,” Virginia Watercolor Society, Portsmouth Art Center, June 2021
“Art of Nature,” Del Ray Artisans, Alexandria, VA, May 2021
solo and group shows
Solo Mini-show, Dominion Lighting, April 2021
“Ambient Light,” Studio 10 Group Show, various venues, March 2021
“Vienna Gold,” Studio 10 Group Show, various venues, October 2018
Fine Crafts Annual Show, Rehoboth Art League, Rehoboth, DE, June 2021
Pleiades Annual Show, Strathmore Mansion, Bethesda, MD, November 2019
Ladysmiths Spring Show, Arena Stage, Washington, DC, April 2019