Reconsider the Wild!

April 12, 2021 in Art

Two iconic Wild animals, the Lion and the Zebra, were the inspiration for my latest serigraphs, or commonly known as silkscreen prints.

As the world changes, we have the opportunity to reconsider the Wild. Animals can be viewed as partners, and their habitats can be seen as essential ecosystems, that keep the delicate balance that makes life on Earth possible.

As an artist, my job is to help others re-envision the world. As a human, my responsibility is to do want I can to leave this world a better place. I hope you will join me by reconsidering the Wild and by finding your way to leave this world a better place. In taking my responsibility to heart, I am donating a portion of the sales of all my serigraphs to wildlife organizations, such as World Wildlife Fund, the Nature Conservancy or National Wildlife Federation. If these works, or others, connect with you, contact us.

Kathleen Zimmerman

New! Star Light, Star Bright...

March 03, 2021 in Art

Star light, Star bright, like all the work in my Star Series, portrays animals that for some reason or another has grabbed humanity’s attention and become stars, in a sense. Stars, in that they have become icons that are used widely in stories and popular culture.

Why Rabbits?

I choose rabbits to be a part of this series because they have been associated with luck and supernatural powers since ancient times, and they are beloved characters in current culture. Bugs Bunny, Roger Rabbit, the White Rabbit, and Watership Down, are just a few examples of the dominant rabbit characters in our myths today.

Why Star light, Star bright?

When I was thinking about a possible title, I remembered the following well-known nursery rhythm. It seemed to fit both the idea behind the Star Series and the way humanity sees rabbits as good omens.

Star light, star bright,

The first star I see tonight;

I wish I may, I wish I might,

Have the wish I wish tonight.

Why pairs of hares?

As with all my serigraphs, they began with a graphite drawing. When I finished the drawing and looked at its reverse image, it went so well with the original and made a nice square. The pair also seemed to communicate bunny’s rapid reproduction rate so I decided to create the serigraph using a pair of hare(s) instead of just one.

What lead to four pairs of hares?

When I added the layer of color onto the flower shape, the idea of producing a whole colony of rabbits in a rainbow of colors was born. This along with the fact that the ear shapes connect one pair of hare(s) to the next on both sides was a visual delight.

So why stop at four?

That is a good question. You never know with rabbits, haha, there may be a larger project in the near future so stay tuned. Sign up to be on our mailing list to be in the know and/or check back here for our monthly blog post!

Kathleen Zimmerman

Moon Rabbits, Counting Sheep 2 and More!

December 27, 2020 in Art

Hi Everyone,

As the year winds down and a new year is about to begin, I wanted to leave you with one last post in 2020. It has been quite a year, and as I was reflecting about all that has happened, love and connection, are on the forefront of my mind.

This time last year, I had created and was just beginning to exhibit some new sculpture: Moon Rabbit, Counting Sheep, and others. As I recently looked back at these works of art, I was inspired to create some drawings, using them as a basis. Now this back and forth way of working in three-dimensional and two-dimensional mediums is not usual for me. I do it regularly because I find each media gives me a different perspective on an idea. In this case, I felt the need to further explore all living beings need for love and connection.

The first of two drawings I just finished is Moon Rabbits, which is now apart of my Farm Series. It is shown in the image below.

Moon Rabbits

Moon Rabbits plays with both rabbits’ pleasing inherent, round shape, and the mythical beliefs surrounding these creatures. In this drawings, I placed a pair of rabbits in a Moon-lit surreal landscape, who are visually, and emotionally, connected. While I was creating it, I was thinking about how two beings seem to fuse together intellectually, and physically, in long-term loving relationships. Maybe you too have noticed this happen to a couple you know.

The second of these two drawings was Counting Sheep 2, also now apart of my Farm Series. It is shown in the image below.

Counting Sheep

Counting Sheep plays off the term ‘counting sheep’ and the social nature of sheep, which helps me to understand the interpersonal dynamics of groups. In Counting Sheep 2, I placed a pair of sheep in another Moon-lit surreal landscape. They are emotionally, but not quite visually, connected. I did this because I was thinking about the rare instance, thus the blue moon, when you first meet your soul-mate. While you maybe instantly drawn to your other half, it takes time to develop a true understanding of how two halves can make a whole.

New Years Plans?

My New Years plans are simple, to keep productive and connected. On the productive side, I am developing both of these drawings into serigraphs, or silkscreen prints as well as working on more drawing for my Farm Series. On the connected side, I shall be showing this year’s serigraph, To Be or Not To Be - Forest, at The Art Center in Dover, New Hampshire. This International Open Juried Exhibition, titled Printmaking from the Edge, will be accessible both virtually as well as physically in January. I will write more about that exhibtion, and provide a link to it in my next post and email. And, I should also mention my solo exhibition at GR Art Gallery in Stamford, Connecticut will run into March. A link to that gallery’s website and my page is: http://www.grartgalleries.com/show.html I hope you will tell me what you think about these exhibitions by contacting us here at Zimmerman Fine Art Studio.

Best Wishes!

With love and connection still on my mind, I wish Everyone best wishes in the New Year!

Kathleen Zimmerman

Look to Nature

October 25, 2020 in Art

Kathleen Zimmerman is a visual artist who finds inspiration and insight into the world around her by looking to nature. This has been true for as long as she can remember and is evident in her art. Elements from the natural world along with ‘abstract ethereal beings’ populate her work as she explores ideas concerning relationships, the environment and culture.

Artist, retire art teacher, and patron, Barbara Scavotto-Early, described Kathleen Zimmerman’s art this way.

When I view Kathleen’s thought-provoking work, I ponder over her cosmic and mythic depictions of animals, nature, culture, humankind, and interrelationships. Her compositions often include abstract ethereal beings within the lyrical line and organic unified shapes of her main subject. Rich gradations of tone and captivating detail invite me to look deeper where I always see more. Her animal portrayals and playful narrative enactments evolke my wonder and amazement of her symbolic sensibility. Her work is viually and soulfully harmonious.

Zimmerman Fine Art Studio is currently publishing a book that presents Kathleen Zimmerman’s current collection of small-edition hand-made prints with briefs statements by her about the ideas behind them. All the artwork in this book was created and is copytrighted by Zimmerman. Each serigraph was printed on Coventry Rag 290-gram paper using archival inks. Each edition is limited to twenty-four with two artist’s proofs and three printer’s proofs.

Some historic artists who created serigraphic prints, or commonly known as silkscreen prints, were Marc Chagall, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and Peter Max. What makes this printmaking method perfect for Zimmerman’s imagery is its ability to retain areas of pure white paper, capture the tonality of her rendered drawings and make it possible to place small touches or big blocks of fresh vibrant color!

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New Work!

October 15, 2020 in Art

In this post, we are sharing some of Kathleen Zimmerman’s New Work that is being shown in her galleries in Vermont and Connecticut.

Bear imagery works itself into many of Kathleen Zimmerman’s sculptures and prints. Two example of this are shown above, in a cast bronze sculpture titled Bear Hugs and a small-edition hand-made print titled, Path Series - To Be or Not To Be? (Forest) . Bear Hugs can be seen at Tilting at Windmills Gallery in Manchester Center, Vermont. This is its first appearance along with Moon Rabbits’ (shown below) so be sure to stop by and visit these lovely creations! Forest can be seen at GR Art Gallery in Stamford, Connecticut starting November 14th. This is its first appearance in public, so if you are in the area you are in for a treat! It along with Zimmerman’s full collection of hand-made prints and a few of her cast sculptures will be on exhibit there throughout the winter.

We are including a photo taken at a patron’s home of Moon Rabbits (Full Moon) and Global Series - Bear Hugs. It may give you an idea of how Zimmerman’s art makes itself at home wherever they happen to be by adding meaning and warmth. Global Series - Bear Hugs, the hand-made prints, will be in attendance at both Zimmerman’s galleries but due to its small-edition size may not be at either for long.

Be sure to check out these exhibitions, or our website pages under small-edition hand-made prints and cast sculpture, to see all of Kathleen Zimmerman’s current work. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or would like more information about how to adopt these works of art for your space.

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