Artist of the Month: Karen Kappell, FSPA
Each month, the Franciscan Spirituality Center celebrates the creativity and talent of a local artist. Original pieces are on display in our Sophia Bookstore and can be purchased during regular business hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Karen Kappell, FSPA, is the FSC Artist of the Month for June! She has a beautiful selection of original paintings (watercolor, pastel, fluid acrylics) in a variety of sizes, matted, framed and unframed; altered paper journals; handmade paper bowls and vases; jewelry featuring handmade ceramic beads and natural stones; and handmade cards.
ARTIST STATEMENT:
I am very taken up by the beauty of nature and the wonder of the universe and the connection of all things. The webbing, weaving, interconnecting and high activity in nature are expressed in my art. The bouncing of all elements into each other and the effect each individual part has on the other influences what I create. To know that the cells that I am made of are the same as those in others, in nature, and in other parts of the universe is mind-boggling. To realize with trust that there are some things I have control over, but so much that I have no control over is reflected in choosing to work with transparent and flowing materials.