November/December 2005

Elizabeth White - "De-coding Abstract Art"

Elizabeth White describes her art as "Non-realistic" or "abstract".  She explains, "I find that abstract art is about the process of painting, as opposed to realist painting, where the viewer can compare the work to a known subject".

Her exhibit at the Reif Center features 16 paintings including "Canyon Roja" (an acrylic/paper piece), "Time Fractured" (an acrylic/canvas piece), "Words Falling, Falling, Falling" and "Seventh Moon".

When asked about her inspiration to paint, Elizabeth stated, "My ideas come from nature's shapes, forms or patterns.   The colors are from within myself; each piece is wide open to the viewer's interpretation".