Whether it’s working with collage or in acrylics, seeking meaning from within or inspiration from nature, two Central Coast artists find that their work often has similar themes. See how they link as part of a joint show this month in the Shepard Hall Gallery at the Santa Maria Public Library, featuring the works of artists Kim Snyder and Janice Pluma in an exhibit called “Interpretations” hanging throughout December.
Snyder and Pluma are both abstract mixed media artists who employ techniques involving metallics, textures, and rich colors to bring their thoughts to canvas.
The artists’ subject matter may be different, but the connection that brings them together in this exhibit is in how they both approach elements of design.
Snyder is a self-taught artist who likes to work in acrylics. She likes to use complex layers with texture and paint to create the appearance of simplicity. She said she likes her work to offer a respite and a bit of magic to her audience. She draws heavily from nature for inspiration.
In contrast, Pluma seeks inspiration from introspective themes. She likes to work with found objects, using them to create two- and three-dimensional forms. At times, however, she likes to set aside collage techniques and explore brilliant color, employing texture and bold brushstrokes.
The uniqueness of a particular artist’s process is transparent in her work, and this exhibition offers a sampling of their most compatible pieces.
Arts Editor Shelly Cone shows her work. Contact her at scone@santamariasun.com.
This article appears in Dec 8-15, 2011.