Natalie Keuss
Broken Glass Series, 2020, acrylic on wood panel, 3- 36 x 24"
Describe your artistic style in three words.
Minimal, Color, Light
What's inspiring you right now?
This past year I have been increasingly drawn to everyday light occurrences due to our slower pace of life. These are things such as light flickering through the trees or unique shadows cast across the room. I began experimenting with light towards the beginning of the pandemic and these everyday moments have fueled that practice as well as inspired my painting.
What do you do when you're feeling uninspired?
Take a walk, journal, or listen to new music.
Tell us something unique about your process.
My recent light work relies heavily on nature due to my use of natural light. Allowing things like the cloud cover or the angle of the sun to lead my artistic practice can be peaceful and often takes the pressure off of me. This has slowly pushed me to be more flexible and more in touch with the world around me.
What advice do you have for other artists?
Recently I have been disconnecting from the internet for some brief periods of time. I have been making artwork more authentic to myself since I started taking social media breaks and minimizing outside influences. My advice would be to find out what is overly influencing you and step away from it for a little while.
Spotlight, 2020, acrylic on paper, 3 - 12 x 9"
Rose Colored Glasses, 2020, acrylic on wood panel, 24 x 36"
Mirage, 2021, cellophane and light, 20 x 6 x 5'
Mirage, 2021, cellophane and light, 20 x 6 x 5'
Neon Series, 2019, acrylic on wood panel, 4 - 20 x 16"
Transparent Series, 2019, acrylic on wood panel, 4 - 20 x 16"
Positive or Negative?, 2020, plastic and light, 12 x 24"
Straight Edge, 2021, plexiglass and light, 2 x 2 x 2'
Let the Sunshine In, 2020, cellophane and light, 12 x 12 x 1"
Natalie Keuss is an artist creating minimalist paintings and installations inspired by light. Natalie studied engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. This background influences her structured style and interest in the physical world. In the years since graduating, she has focused on discovering her unique artistic practice.