Katie Cassidy
Acrylic, Oil, Mixed Media

CURRENT EXHIBITION @ Workhouse:
Art Works for Virginia Conference 2010
VanderZee Studio Painters
VanderZee Gallery Painters at Ft. Lewis Lodge, Melboro, VA
Designers Choice Exhibit, Workhouse Gallery 16
Workhouse Building 10
Collectors Exhibit Workhouse Gallery 16
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PAST EXHIBITIONS:
Workhouse Building 10 (2009)
Workhouse Gallery 16 (2008)

STUDIO LOCATION:
Building 10, Studio 1005, Lorton,VA
(Directions)


Statement

Through my abstract land, sky and seascapes I invite the viewer to enter his or her own personal journey. The viewer is compelled to travel deep within the contemplative suggestions of space, time and movement. Multiple thin layers of paint manipulated throughout the canvas move the viewer deep within and invites the viewer to be where he or she wishes to be.

In my Meditative Series the use of multi-colored, consistent and precise strokes spread randomly over the canvas bring the viewer into a meditative state of just being. The intentional lack of any suggestion of imagery encourages the viewer to move in and out of the void, helping to clear the mind and just pause in the now.

In my Chakra Series, the intention is to help facilitate balance. The seven main chakras are subtle energy channels that run through the body and are represented by certain colors. Both color and the movement of color help facilitate balance. My chakra paintings are either single individual color paintings representing specific areas of energy or as one piece representing a balanced system.

I enjoy the challenge and flow of the creative process and hope you enjoy my work.


www.katiecassidyartist.com

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Bio

Katie was one of 12 Workhouse Artists to be selected to exhibit work for the Virginia Commission for the Arts, Art Works for Virginia Conference 2010.

Katie Cassidy was selected the first "Artist of the Month" by the Association of Interior Design Professional (AIDP) at the annual meeting held at Workhouse Arts Center.

Katie Cassidy is a and professional member of American Society of Interior Design (ASID). Katie received her BFA at Kean College, New Jersey, her BA in interior design at the International Institute of Interior Design, Washington DC, and her MSW at The University of Maryland. She has exhibited work at Circle One Gallery, Washington DC and VanderZee Gallery, Alexandria, VA. Katie is a member of the VanderZee Gallery Painters.

Katie incorporates her trained and instinctual sense of color and the manipulation of color, contrast, texture, line and movement to her paintings to arouse and ignite an emotional response that sets the mood for the interior space.

Katie has repotted herself from the practice of interior design. She now focuses on her painting
creating artwork that enhances the interior space for corporate, commercial and residential collectors of
fine art.
(703) 999-1550

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