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Art & Life with Natalie Harrison

Today we’d like to introduce you to Natalie Harrison.

Natalie, please kick things off for us by telling us about yourself and your journey so far.
I was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. My middle and high school were both arts magnet schools. These schools were pivotal in shaping my love for art. I received my BFA from Middle Tennessee State University in 2009 and my MFA from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 2013. I currently live and work in Birmingham, Alabama.

Can you give our readers some background on your art?
I am drawn to the aesthetic qualities of jewelry. This interest stems from the color, texture, variety and the association with the female body that jewelry contains.

I experiment with various manipulations of paint in which the paint strays away from the picture plane and becomes a three-dimensional form. In this body of work, I have molded paint into bead, lace and floral forms. While the molds themselves remain consistent, the paint allows each bead to have individuality. These pieces are then meditatively collaged together to create a tapestry of paint. These molded forms cover the surface of each panel. They are no longer additions or embellishments to pieces, but the focus. The detail of each piece urges the viewer to slow down and take a closer look.

What would you recommend to an artist new to the city, or to art, in terms of meeting and connecting with other artists and creatives?
Social media has been a great catalyst for connecting artists. Don’t hesitate to reach out to other artists. This can often lead to more opportunities.

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