Urban Impressionism Suite I: Vertebrate, acrylic + mixed media on canvas, 2009, 18in x 36in
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Carla E. Reyes is a painter + mixed-media collage artist creating low relief, textural paintings. She is inspired by the colors and textures of nature, early works of art and decoration, and the interaction between natural and man-made surfaces. Through texture, abstract form, and image, she explores and alludes to the fundamental elements and mysteries of nature and existence: impermanence, decay, regeneration, birth, growth, history, archeology and spirituality. Carla creates representational and abstract images- visualizing a particular form or motif, but allowing the creative process and materials to dictate the end result. Collage materials may include branches, leaves, sand, and pebbles, among others.
Carla has a BFA in Restoration/Fine Arts from F.I.T., NYC and is currently completing their Color Specialist certification program. Carla's artwork is represented by Raandesk Gallery of Art, NYC.