Kimi Hansen
Artist Statement
Finding beauty in the ordinary, taking inspiration from the everyday, however small and insignificant, these are the challenges I explore in my work. While studying an object’s color, texture, and the way it reflects its surroundings, I strive to capture these mental notes on canvas.
The moments of life captured in mood, movement and light by the impressionists have been a major influence on my creative process. I arrange my subjects with attention to composition, lighting, and reflections. I stray from the impressionists style in my brushwork blending until the painting feels alive.
It is my hope that the viewers of my work see the beauty in simplicity and that they are encouraged to slow down, and take note of the small things in life.
Artist Bio
I used to say, “I am a self-taught acrylic painter “. Now I say, “I am an oil painter studying at The Gage Academy with artistic director Gary Faigin ”.
My love for art began well before I set foot in kindergarten. Inspired by my mother and curious about the watercolor classes she held in our basement, I begged to get my hands on paint. To my delight she began teaching me! Throughout school I continued to take art classes in many different forms. My love for acrylic painting developed during an art class at Edmonds Community College, where I completed my AA in Business Accounting. Since graduating, I have had the pleasure of showing my work in juried shows and in a variety of venues, including Semantics Gallery in Edmonds, WA.
This new chapter of my artistic career started in January 2011 when I began studying under Gary Faigin. With his encouragement, I tried my hand at oil for the first time. This switch in media has provided an opportunity to improve my technical and observational skills, producing stronger work.