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Sandra Pratt's dramatic landscapes yield a
sense of control amongst the chaos of color.
Each scene offers a glimpse of familiarity, a
universal representation of place. Her
romanticized landscapes, smoky and
introspective, are something we have all seen
from a distance or experienced in one form or
another. Each scene offers a glimpse of
familiarity, a universal representation of place.
Ms. Pratt's paintings capture a moment in time.
Ms. Pratt lays down color and texture by her
most preferable method, the palette knife. This
tool allows her to work quickly and capture the
general feeling of each painting. She works
spontaneously, yet with a clear intention of
each mark she makes. Ms. Pratt builds up layers
of color and texture, making each piece a
catalyst for an emotional response. She pays
close attention to compositional elements. Ms.
Pratt's lines and colors combine to create
representations that allow for diversified
interpretations. It is a personal goal for the artist
to achieve a look of completion in addition to
simplicity in each painting.
Born in Chicago, Ms. Pratt briefly attended the
Art Institute of Chicago. However, she is primarily
a self-educated painter who consciously
pursues the challenge of exploration and
experimentation in her works. She finds inspiration
from images in memories and daily experience,
as well as from her time spent in the countryside
of France.
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