Monday, August 5, 2013

Explore The Colorful Power Of Kristopher Naeger Art

By Cathy Mercer


Kristopher Naeger art has much that is appealing. Exploring his art online is a wonderful way to experience the power his images have. This is work that promotes color in strong and bold images.

Naeger has lived, painted, and exhibited in New Orleans, France, Cape Girardeau, Missouri and Costa Rica. Regardless of where he is, his distinctive colors and compositions remain. He and his family are survivors of Katrina, which affected his New Orleans studio. The water came right to its doorstep. Nevertheless, he has continued to work.

When you encounter his website, you clearly see splashes of color and design that clearly show his personality. He offers three collections for viewing, including Abstract Flowers, Abstracts and Cityscapes. Though he incorporates varied techniques and compositional elements, there is a unity to his work gained by his consistent use of bold colors, lines and shapes.

His Cityscapes series shows development from an original idea through four sets of scenes. The first works show a simple building or two with a vividly colored background. As the works progress from set one through four, however, there are more and more buildings and certainly greater variations in the skies behind. It is as if his creative inspiration increased over time, resulting in ever more complex compositions.

The two Abstracts collections are filled with linear design, bold movement and bright hues. The first set features broad, complex lines. The second has designs that evoke thoughts of corn cob rows or cells in a bee hive. These compact shapes nestle closely to each other, and call for close looks and some bit of contemplation. The repetition is actually fascinating and longer gazes reveal details that are not first evident.

The Abstract Flowers set includes four paintings of popular flowers. A white stalk, reminiscent of gladiolas, daisies, a fuchsia and a sunflower make up the various compositions. Each bloom has its own space, and the huge size fills it. Not quiet or reserved by any measure, these are lovely, fun and demanding your attention.

This is an artist who welcomes visitors to his studios via the Internet. He hopes that those who see where he works will glean some understanding about his artistic processes. A creative spirit fills the rooms, as they are chock full of paint bottles, canvases, framed art on the walls, a chair for resting every so often, and tables covered with tools and supplies. Nothing is haphazard, however. Everything is orderly in such a way that one could reach out and pick up the things that inspired at the moment. A clue to his personality is seen in his banners, which have his name, handwritten and boldly displayed. The signature has flair and crisp, assertive lettering. All these things show the artist's touch.

The power of Kristopher Naeger art is seen in his graphic design sensibility and totally bold color choices. There is unity in his body of work that is distinctive. Enjoying glimpses of it online is a refreshing experience.




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