Betsey Kilpatrick

I see my paintings as visualizations; and a collection of intuitive drives that exist in a state of constant emergence. My paintings contemplate the harmonious dance between emptiness and form. I am particularly interested in the paradox that occurs when artworks simultaneously create sensations of movement and stillness.
The age-old and familial sense of a connection with nature is evoked by my paintings. The slight blurring quality, soft tones and natural colours tend to suggest the presence of water or organic forms. Alongside this naturalistic imagery there is a revelation – the glimpse of a moment-of being – which is already changing.
Texture is important for my work. I am curious about the synergy between the image and the process where the painting is entwined within its surface. This reciprocal relationship adds a feeling of wholeness to both my work and practice.