For The Sake Of Being

For the Sake of Being(s) examines the contrast between the roles of humans as beings and the act of “being”— of existing in the present. These two artists explore the concepts using their personal philosophies, while also drawing upon symbols of womanhood in folklore and mythology. Through this lens, the viewer witnesses single moments of emotion in pursuit of a deeper understanding of a complex existence.

Katherine Rutter continues to push into her rhythm between home & Oakland. Those familiar with her work with be reminded of her dull hues, washed inundated illustrative styles sunk beneath graphite and motion. Often mocking the taboo of death, symbolic sacrificial undertones wrapped beneath her algae strewn lines. We continue to find a dedication to her conversation & exploration in her works. Her current focus has been created as the most cohesive body of work to date. She has blossomed into the Spring of her past seasons, engaged & visually relative to her past work but proving the cyclical importance of her new direction as evident in For The Sake of Being(s). These works represent single moments of emotions within her stories & personal pursuit to understand her sake of being.

Katy Horan examines female roles and representation found throughout history and mythology, her works stem from multiple references and concepts. Inviting the viewer to find common traits in her subjects, she strings together a long term relation to the story while allowing the viewer to imaginations & personal experiences to guide their interpretations.
From the artist:

“My process begins with research and study. I pull visual inspiration and ideas from a wide variety of sources including film, literature, folk art and music. I then rearrange these fragments of imagery and information to create paintings, illustrations and drawings. This process allows me to explore an array of interests that range from Victorian spinsterhood to classic ghost stories and the archetypal witch figure. Most recently, my research has focused on folk superstitions and witch tales from the Ozark and Appalachian regions”