About the Artist

LIVIA RADU KERR, The Artist

A self-taught contemporary artist originally from Bucharest, Romania, Livia has firmly established her creative roots in Auburn, California, where she passionately pursues her craft.

“Nature profoundly nurtures my senses and serves as a mainspring of my inspiration. When I create art, I like to separate color and texture from external references and let it become a subject for art, experimenting with my brushes in oil and acrylic paints on canvas with lots of texture by embracing and trusting the process in my art to take me to the concept I dream of.“

Evident in her diverse portfolio that spans 3D works, through slate mosaic art, and 2D oil, acrylic, and mixed media paintings, Livia’s work reflects a harmonious blend of emotion and technique, capturing the essence of her artistic soul.

“My slate mosaics incorporate a variety of elements like: stone, smalti (a specialized glass for mosaics), hand-pulled filati (fused glass rods), raku and metal wire, to enhance texture and dimensionality resulting in unique and captivating slate mosaic pieces. Among these materials, slate stands out as a personal favorite for the artist due to its inherent strength and delicate qualities, offering an array of colors and surface variations.

Beyond mosaic art, my creative journey extends to oil, acrylic, and mixed media paintings. Exploring a wide array of subjects, from abstract compositions to scenes of sailing boats, vibrant flowers, serene landscapes, and the delicate beauty of hummingbirds, I find joy in bringing diverse visions to life on canvas.”

You can visit Livia’s art studio & gallery downtown Auburn, inside Art Studios at St. Luke’s, every 1st Saturday of the month from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Other dates available by appointment.

 

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