August 3, 2013

Explore The Colorful Power Of Kristopher Naeger Art

By Cathy Mercer


There is much that is appealing about Kristopher Naeger art. One of the strongest aspects might be the colorful power of his images. These are works that embrace, or rather, promote color in its most vibrant possibilities.

Kristopher has exhibited in such diverse places as France, Costa Rica, Missouri and Louisiana. Wherever he has displayed work, he has spent some time either living or visiting there. Though his studios show evidence of a rich and busy artistic life, the distinctive style he has remains with him. His family actually survived Katrina's assault on New Orleans. His studio there had water right up to the entrance, but he was able to use his art exhibits to move forward past that time.

His website presents his paintings in three distinct categories. Cityscapes, Abstracts and Abstract Flowers are the titles, but these do not do justice to the explosion of color and design that is central to his pieces. Each of these collections includes design elements that are his personal style, yet the thematic material and some of the techniques he uses are quite varied.

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.

There are two series of entitled Abstracts. The first includes studies of line and movement with broad strokes of bold acrylics. There is much complexity in this set, though not evident at first glance. It takes some time to realize that there are numerous patterns and details throughout. The second moves away from linear constructions to motifs that are highly repetitive. These resemble a corn cob or a bee hive. The shapes are crowded closely together, encouraging contemplation and looking carefully.

Abstract Flowers is a collection that is exactly as titled. Four acrylic paintings of common flowers are not so common at all. Filling the center of these are a fuchsia, a large sunflower, cheery daisies, and a white gladiola, perhaps. These are not shy, though. They are bold, huge blooms. Completely fun, yet demanding attention, these are quite lovely indeed.

For anyone that enjoys artist studio tours, it is possible to visit Kristopher's online. He welcomes visitors into his world by displaying his work spaces. He asks that viewers glean something about his artistic process by seeing where he works. The varied rooms are filled with brightly hued paint bottles, canvases begun and finished, framed compositions on walls, and plenty of tables and chairs here and there. Though it is impossible to know exactly what he thinks when creating, one sees the artist's hand in his signature banners. His signature is itself a statement, with clean, crisp letters written with flair.

Kristopher Naeger art is graphic and bold. Part of the power one experiences comes from his creative and confident colors. These make his work distinctive and enjoyable.




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