Audra Weaser - Luminous Waters October 14 - November 15, 2021

Audra Weaser, Golden Tide, 2021
Acrylic, plaster paint, and metallic pigments on panel, 60 x 60 inches

K. Imperial Fine Art is pleased to present Luminous Watersa collection of new works by Audra Weaser. The exhibition is on view from October 14 to November 15, 2021. The gallery is located in San Francisco at 49 Geary Street, Suite 525, and open by appointment only. The public is invited to meet artist Audra Weaser at the gallery on Saturday, October 16, from 3 pm to 6 pm.

Audra Weaser’s longstanding love of water and nature is evident in her paintings. Growing up in Southern California, Weaser was fascinated by the ocean and the ebb and flow of the tides.

Audra Weaser, Reminiscence, 2021
Acrylic, plaster paint and metallic pigments on panel, 60 x 72 inches

“The play of light on water—from ocean waves and meandering streams to rushing waterfalls—has always inspired me. The shimmering, movable surfaces reflect the outer world in an abstracted state which I re-present in a new, painterly way: one that often provokes an emotional response. Such recomposed surfaces can also give us a glimpse of our inner states—creating a dynamic space between reflection and projection.”

In her current exhibition, Luminous Waters, the artist explores a diverse selection of waterscapes which could be interpreted as lagoons, marshes or tide pools —each beautifully rendered in a mixture of pigments and plaster.

Audra Weaser, Lightfalls, 2021
Acrylic, plaster paint and metallic pigments on panel, 84 x 54 inches

“My process starts by applying multiple layers of paint that resonate with my own experiences in nature—such as the turquoise blues and greens of a tropical lagoon interspersed with golden hues. Then I cover various surface areas with a veil of white paint and ‘find’ the composition through a rigorous sanding process. This gives the piece a sculptural depth that is still ethereal and atmospheric.

This process also involves a level of trust that I will discover what resonates below the surface—like hunting for gems in a vast sea. Ultimately, it is the contrast between negative space and rhythmic lines that give the work a certain vibration or presence.”

Audra Weaser

Audra Weaser earned her BFA from Laguna College of Art and Design, and her MFA in painting from Claremont Graduate University. Since then, she has exhibited her work extensively and it can be found in private and public collections throughout the world—from New York and San Francisco to Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi, and Singapore.

Luminous Waters is Weaser’s first solo exhibition at K. Imperial Fine Art.

For more information or to make an appointment please contact kimperialfineart@me.com or 415-277-7230.