About
Birdy Harrison is a painter currently located in Los Angeles who has been fascinated by art and art processes her whole life. She had the good fortune to take traditional art classes as a child and then obtained her BFA in studio art in college. However the knowledge gained from classical approaches, standard art making techniques and realism left her unsatisfied. She turned to experimenting and problem solving on her own with alternative materials and her work has taken an abstract turn. She earned her MA in education so that she could share all of her learning and enthusiasm through teaching art in public schools, art centers and galleries.
Having lived in the countryside of Connecticut, metropolises of New York and Los Angeles, and the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, she has always been attracted to both cities and nature. Her art may start out with something realistic from life, but then she brings something new and emotional to the work making it abstract, focusing more on the elements of art themselves such as color, line, shape and texture. Her work has been exhibited and collected nationally.
Artist Statement
Through my artistic journey, I explore the realms of abstract art, where emotions and ideas materialize through the interplay of color, shape, and texture. Also venturing into abstract figurative art, these elements suggest the contours of natural landscapes and the human form. My creative process is deeply rooted in the tactile experience of making, where the combination of diverse materials allows for experimentation with depth and dimension. The visual experiences also express reflections of my personal growth from a reserved child who found voice in art, to an artist whose creations boldly defy that introverted past.
Art has long been my sanctuary, a place to express complex feelings wordlessly. Being colorblind in a field where color perception is often considered essential, this trait has encouraged me to develop an intuitive approach to my work, focusing on the emotional resonance of texture and form, and pushing me to experiment with materials in ways that highlight their intrinsic beauty and complexity.
My art is an ongoing exploration of self and the surrounding world, motivated by the urge to articulate the unspoken. Each piece serves as an invitation to viewers to connect with the emotions and stories embedded within, offering a moment to reflect on the intricate web of human emotions and connections. Through my art, I aim to create a space for contemplation, where the intricacies of human feelings are explored, and our contradictions become a source of strength and inspiration.