By
Kari Souders
Piece description from the artist
Having been born with vision in only one eye, I have always seen the world through a monocular lens. Although limiting, this more narrow window has made me hyper aware of fine details and imperfections. Oftentimes, it’s the uniqueness of the imperfections that interests me the most as I have a deep understanding of how my own visual “imperfection” has led me to see the world in unique ways. It has given me a deep appreciation for experiencing our world not only visually but also tacitly. As a result, I create artworks that are densely layered and richly textured.
This work is from my Cracked Earth series of textural mixed media paintings. My painting's cracked and fissured surfaces represent the damage being done to our planet. The contrast of smooth and cracked surfaces remind me of natural formations on the surface of parched dried up riverbeds. The cracks and fissures in the earth's surface are like an intricate work of art. My work is meant to be a reminder of nature’s beauty, even in the face of destruction.
Born in NY, Kari Souders has been an abstract painter for over 40 years. She received her BFA from Syracuse University and MFA from the University of Maryland on a full teaching scholarship.
Kari has taught as an adjunct teacher at institutions such as Drexel University, Trenton State College, and Hussian College. Her work has been exhibited and is in public and private collections around the country. Professional highlights include:
"Folk Is Art” 2021: Womenswork.art, Poughkeepsie, NY
Americas COVID-19 Memorial: The Biennial of the Americas Denver, CO
Packard Group National Exhibition 2021: No. 7 Center, Vermillion, SD
When She Rises, We All Rise: 118 Art Gallery, an online exhibition due to COVID 19
“One in a Year”: The Painting Center, New York, NY
Blurred Boundaries: Fabrications Retreat, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Body Quilting: Solo Show, Walton Gallery, George School, Newtown, PA
New Narratives: Cade Center for Fine Arts Gallery, Arnold, MD
6th Annual Betsy Meyer Memorial Exhibition, Promoting the ideals of Experimentation and Pushing Boundaries: Main Line Art Center, Haverford
Maryland Federation of Art Merit Award: Work on Paper
Artstsavaganza award winner: Hunter Museum of American Art, Chattanooga, TN
Residency Fellowship: Painting residency, Woodstock School of Art
Itzhak Sankowsky Award: Main Line Art Center, Haverford, PA
Organic Relief: Bockrath Gallery, Cleveland, OH
Contemporary Artwork Exhibition: Erector Square Gallery, New Haven
Art Now, Emerging Artists Exhibition: Main Line Art Center, Haverford, PA
Curatorial Review Exhibition: Abington Art Center, Jenkintown, PA
Art on Paper: Maryland Federation of Art, Annapolis, MD
Ancient Fragments in a New Light: Women Made Gallery, Chicago, IL
Contemporary Art Exhibition: Carroll County Arts Council, Westminster, MD
VIRIDIAN 7th National Exhibition: Viridian Artists Inc., New York, NY
Resurgam's National Exhibition: Resurgam Gallery, Baltimore, MD
Elizabethtown College Juried Art Exhibit: Elizabethtown, PA
Art Under The Influence: Vincent's Gallery, Mansfield, OH
Intrinsic Visions: Pyramid Arts Center, Rochester, NY
National Small Works Exhibition: An Art Place, Inc., Chicago, IL
The Friends of The Tim Mark Endowment Exhibit: Penn State, Media, PA
Venus: I.O. Gallery, Cleveland, OH
Obsessions & Reflections: ArtsBridge, Riverrun Gallery, Lambertville, NJ
Small Matters of Great Importance: Hopper House Art Center, Reston, VA
Divine Visions: Sea Cliff Gallery, Sea Cliff, NY
Venus, Art at the Powerhouse: E. I. O. Gallery, Cleveland, OH
Four-Person Finalist Show: Reston Arts Center, Reston, VA
Color Now: Main Line Art Center, Haverford, PA
Images '95: HUB Gallery, Penn State University, PA
Adjunct Teacher: Rosemont College, Bryn Mawr, PA
Gods and Saints: Artscape ‘93, Baltimore, MD
Women in Art, Statements of Self: Setting the Stage Gallery, Alexandria, VA
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