Kruti Shah

About

Nature and architecture fascinate me and intensify my passion to create. My admiration of architectural wonders by Antonio Gaudi and Frank Lloyd Wright, abstract expressions of Jackson Pollock and stain glass designs by Louis Tiffany, has led me to explore intricate geometrical designs in my work. I enjoy the complex interplay between lines and patterns that create intuitive abstractions and nature inspired creations. Strong & vibrant colors define the lines and curves.

Gel inks, acrylics, brushes and paper are the tools that enable me to reach my goal of creating art that is happy and energetic. Each painting has its own individual character that makes it unique and non repeatable, and depicts a dialogue between my medium and my self. As if the colors have a mind of their own, they either blend into each other or sometimes dissect the painting into dimensions that create a colorful kaleidoscope. The final outcome is the most out-spoken creation that projects a visual of balance and rhythm. … Read More

Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States
Website: http://kruti-shah.artistwebsites.com/index.html
http://www.etsy.com/shop/KrutisKreations?page=1

Work

Solo Shows:

2012
• July 14 - Aug 5, 2012: BIRDS at The Platform Experiment, Los Angeles, CA
• Sep 14, 15, 21 & 22, 2012: 2nd Story Gallery, San Dimas, CA

Selected Group Shows:

2012
• Jan 21 - Feb 18, 2012: Hearts & Flowers XXV at The Folk Tree, Pasadena , CA
• Feb 3 - Feb 23, 2012: 87th Annual Juried Exhibition by Pasadena Society of Artists at Creative Arts Center Gallery, Burbank, CA
• April 27 - June 8, 2012: Employee Art Show at O’Melveny & Myers (Law Firm), Los Angeles, CA
• May 11 - May 13, 2012: Art show at Shakti Fest, Palm Springs, CA
• July 28 - Aug 31, 2012: Art Brownie Rainbow 2012 - An international miniature art Project, Toronto Canada

2011
• Jan 8 - Mar 6, 2011: “A Murder of Crows and Other Avian Stories” , 4th Annual Bird Themed Exhibit at Cactus Gallery, Eagle Rock, CA
• Mar 19 - April 9, 2011: Pasadena Society of Artists’ (PSA) New Members Exhibit at Towns Burr Gallery, Burbank, CA
• April 16 – May 14, 2011: Saints & Sinners XXIII at The Folk Tree, Pasadena, CA
• April 19 – June 10, 2011: Employee Art Show at O’Melveny & Myers (Law Firm), Los Angeles, CA
• July 16 - Aug 13, 2011: Flights of Fancy at The Folk Tree, Pasadena, CA
• Nov 19 - Dec 31, 2011: International Nativities Exhibition XXV at The Folk Tree, Pasadena CA

2010
• Dec 15, 2009 – Feb 10, 2010: Earthworks 06 at SHOJIN, Los Angeles, CA
• March 6 – April 10, 2010: Saints & Sinners XXIII at The Folk Tree, Pasadena, CA
• April 10 – May 5, 2010: Six Legged Freaks (A bug themed art show) at Cactus Gallery, Eagle Rock, CA
• June 5 - July 3, 2010: Garden of Eden (Idyllic Visions) at The Folk Tree, Pasadena, CA
• July 3 - July 4, 2010: Pine Knot Village Art Walk by Mountain & Desert Art Association, Big Bear, CA
• Oct 9 - Nov 6, 2010: 27th Annual Dia De Los Muertos (Altars & Ephemera Exhibition) at The Folk Tree, Pasadena, CA
• Oct 9 - Nov 6, 2010: Celebrating the Pasadena Art Weekend 2010 at Nova Framing and Gallery, Pasadena, CA
• Oct 9, 2009: 4th Annual Pasadena Art Walk at Pasadena Playhouse District, Pasadena, CA
• Oct 23 - Nov 28, 2010: Artist Choice Exhibition at Citibank Silver Lake Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
• Dec 1 - Dec 24, 2010: Tiny Treasures - 5th Annual Miniatures at Cactus Gallery, Eagle Rock, CA

Representations:

• Represented by Xanadu Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ
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