Artist Information:
Karen Friedland
Brooklyn, NY
United States
Member Since: May 2001
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Artist Statement:
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
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As individuals, we understand
life from our personal
perspective. Likewise, the
artist’s perception of the
world is unique. When we
create, it is from our own
experience, our peculiar
understanding of how things
operate. The true artist’s
work is not an “outlook” on
life, but rather a glimpse
inside, to the essence of that
person. That essence colors
all concepts.
My perceptions tend to be
quirky, not wrong, but not
quite conventional. This
allows the viewer to recognize
the image in the painting but
to understand at the same time
that it is outside reality, no
matter how realistically
rendered. It may leave the
viewer slightly off balance.
Frequently, I paint subjects
that are familiar: houses,
their interiors, especially
chairs. Home represents a
place of safety for most of
us, a place where we can feel
free to be ourselves. A chair
lets us view the rest of the
world freely from a safe
perch. Hence, my paintings
will give the viewer an
off-kilter look at the world,
but one that does not
threaten.
Also key to my work is a sense
of joy, vitality and humor...
For of what value is it ...
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Karen Friedland's Free Artist Portfolio
Welcome to Karen Friedland's Portfolio. Browse Friedland's body of work: ARTIST’S STATEMENT
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As individuals, we understand life from our personal perspective. Likewise, the artist’s perception of the world is unique. When we create, it is from our own experience, our peculiar understanding of how things operate. The true artist’s work is not an “outlook” on life, but rather a glimpse inside, to the essence of that person. That essence colors all concepts.
My perceptions tend to be quirky, not wrong, but not quite conventional. This allows the viewer to recognize the image in the painting but to understand at the same time that it is outside ... |
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Bird Of Paradise , 2005
Pastel,
20 x 16 X 1 inches
Price: US$ 890
€: 568
UK £: 440
¥en: 88400
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Rug Shop, Morocco, 2005
Pastel,
14 x 20 X 1 inches
Price: US$ 890
€: 568
UK £: 440
¥en: 88400
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Tourists, Morocco, 2006
Pastel,
10 x 14 X 1 inches
Price: US$ 525
€: 335
UK £: 259
¥en: 52146
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Just Shopping Thank You, 2004
Pastel,
34 x 26 X 1 inches
Price: US$ 1750
€: 1117
UK £: 866
¥en: 173820
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