Artist Statement
The catalyst for this series was a roll of linen canvas I kept when I closed my art supply store in 1997. The initial idea was to paint linens on linen. Linens I & II and Imogene I, II & III were inspired by Imogene Cunningham’s photo, The Unmade Bed. Then more images came to mind. What’s the life of a sheet like? Sometimes sheets look like landscapes. Then I decided to incorporate the figure into the sheets and, Trying to Nap, Trying to Sleep I, II & III, My Grandchildren’s Feet, and My Grandchildren’s Hands emerged.
Linens I • 30X20″ • $600+tax
Linens II • 30X40″ • $1200+tax
Imogene I, II & III • 28X8″ • Acrylic on Linen • $225+tax
Sheet Life • 28X18″ • Acrylic on Panel • $500+tax
Sheet Landscape • 12X36″ • Acrylic on Linen • $430+tax
Trying to Nap • 30X40″ • Acrylic on Linen • $1200+tax
Trying to Sleep I • 12X12″ • Acrylic on Linen Panel • SOLD
Trying to Sleep II • 12X12″ • Acrylic on Linen Panel • SOLD
Trying to Sleep III • 12X12″ • Acrylic on Linen Panel • SOLD
Self Portrait • 24X24″ • Acrylic on Linen • NFS
My Grandchildren’s Feet • 20X30″ • Acrylic on Linen • SOLD
My Grandchildren’s Hands • 24X24″ • Acrylic on Linen • $575+tax
My Grandchildren’s Hands II • 18X18″ • Acrylic on Linen Panel • $325+tax
Art by Kath Balamuth 