Krysta Mae Dimick, Taberelli

Artist: Krysta Mae Dimick

Title: Taberelli

Medium: Acrylic on panel

Dimensions: 16 x 16 inches

Price: $375

Artist Statement: Casa Tabarelli, designed by architects Carlo Scarpa and assistant architect Sergio Los in 1967 was originally intended as a home for their client, Laura Tabarelli de Fatis. She wished to live in the countryside and reside in an isolated, spacious house, surrounded by nature. As well-known furniture designers, the Taberellis understood the value of Scarpa's eye for designing with color, line, nature and material. As my favorite architect, I've noted the colors found in the paint and shadow and light from this inspiring residence.

Artist Bio: I was born and raised in Sandwich, Illinois, attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for a B.S. in Architecture and received a Masters in Architecture from the University of Utah. I am currently living in South Salt Lake as an architect, mother of three young children, and finally, as a practicing artist. Bouncing back and forth from different scales of projects—ranging from community planning to brush strokes—allows me to understand the world at varying paces. There’s something about the back and forth that allows a glimpse into a big picture of connection while also allowing you to revel in the beauty of detail.

My work is at times created alongside my children, from whom I find inspiration in their own freeing artistry, as well as in the experience of discovering life together. I create art that longs to invite imagination and spiritual reflection as I abstractly address ideas of nature, the built environment and the communities of individuals that inhabit both. I use opaque and transparent methods to create the essence of light and water, shadow and discovery. Pure materials and elements found in nature will be brought into or alongside my canvases often to humble me with their creation and I plead to translate even a bit of their wonder and whimsy into my work. I hope to forever inhabit the naivety and passion of a student of life, and try always to explore and play while creating. I also wish to teach my findings, or share the knowledge I’ve been presented with about architecture and the built and natural spaces we are allowed to care for.

A few things I also enjoy that influence my work are hiking, photography, travel, wakeboarding, construction, party planning, prepping from scratch, catching the full moon and gardening.