Welcome to the oficial online gallery of original abstract art by KATRIN SMITH. 

STRONG, FEARLESS, CONFIDENT.    These are words that describe the art of Katrin Smith.      Through the dynamic use of bold colour, innovative mixed media techniques and simplicity in design, Katrin  draws the viewer into her paintings and strikes an emotional connection.    She is strongly drawn to the abstract and the power it has to provoke thought and push the limits of our imagination.  The texture of the painted surface is of particular interest to Katrin.   Multiple layers pf paint, medium and collage create a luscious textural landscape - a means by which undiscovered emtional memories come to life on the canvas and speak a language words can't express.    Her work seldom starts with the end in mind - each painting unfolds in its own unique way.

Working in the nonrepresentational realm of art allows each work to speak to the viewer at a very elemental level.    Katrin does not like to be didactic in describing her work, rather, she prefers to let the viewer make a connection and decide what he/she is sees.    "What you see, is what you see."

Katrin  has exhibited in a variety of juried shows at the Gloucester Gallery,  Cumberland Gallery,  Atrium Gallery, Britannia Gallery , the Ottawa Fine Art Festival, the Rideau Valley Fine Art Festival, the Montreal  International Art Festival and many other local and regional venues. 

Her work is held in numerous private & corporate collections in both Canada and Europe. 

(Updated July 2, 2009)

"homage"         July 2-Aug 2, 2009    Vernissage July 5 2-5 pm

Cube Gallery , Ottawa, ON         www.cubegallery.ca

"Playtime"          July 2-23, 2009

Foyer Gallery, Ottawa, ON      www.foyergallery.com

"Rideau Valley Art Festival"        August 21-23, 2009

Westport, ON        www.rideauvalleyartfestival.com

"Canicule"          July 29-August 23, 2009

Foyer Gallery, Ottawa, ON       www.foyergallery.com

"Fall Away"       September 30-October 11, 2009

3 artist focus show featuring Katrin Smith, Peter Juranka and Patricia Kirby

Foyer Gallery, Ottawa, ON     www.foyergallery.com