My work has always been influenced by the Abstract Expressionists, be it through their technique, inspiration or philosophy. For this new series of works on paper, I'm inspired by the often restricted palettes of Kline, Motherwell, Serra, Diebenkorn and Marden, choosing watercolors and gouache, the two media that are new to me and which I wish to explore. With these watercolors, I intend to create an intimacy and intensity within each work which would directly contrast with the scale of AbEx and challenge the confines of the pictorial space. I am also interested in finding the many possible permutations of color combinations within this intimate space. My choice of medium provides further contrast to the work of the AbEx painters. Where Kline and Motherwell often worked with enamel paints which countered the concept of a fine art medium, my choice of watercolours and gouache openly embraces their refined qualities. I work on several paintings at once, and each time the process is organic and meditative. I select colors by instinct, allowing my subconscious to initiate the choices. These gestural paintings are unconfined from a pre-conceived final image, with each painting developing at its own pace, independent of assumptions. They are allowed to mature, sometimes waiting for me to catch-up...


The new series of watercolours titled "Study of a Cognitive Landscape" is currently available through KiptonArt. You can also email KNSTUDIOS directly if you have any questions about available work or wish to purchase it directly from the studio.

Kristina Nazarévskaia is a New York City based Armenian - American abstract artist whose work is currently featured on MoMA P. S. 1 Artist Studio Visit page.

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