Exhibit reveals the layers of Kindred’s talent

In-Town opens exhibit of work by Janice Kindred

One of In-Town Gallery’s newer members, Janice Kindred, will be the guest of honor at a reception Friday, July 7, from 6 to 8 p.m., opening her new exhibit at In-Town Gallery, 26 Frazier Ave.

Kindred became an In-Town member last year after moving to Chattanooga in 2011. She became involved in the local art community, was a founding member of Mixed Media Inspired Artists, and studied mixed-media acrylic techniques with Sandra Washburn.

She describes herself as a layerist, using “all the tools in her reach” to alter and restructure the surface of her artwork.

“The early layers are mostly found paper, such as opened envelopes, bills, old letters, diary pages, etc. My beginning stages are without specific thought so I can apply with abandon, methodically building and adding small pieces of paper, or at times covering the entire board in a single layer. Each layer must dry thoroughly, which forces me to work on several boards concurrently and over a period of many days.”

Base layers are shades of white, middle layers incorporate color. Then she uses tools to reduce areas by sanding the surface to reveal parts beneath.

“Almost always areas begin to show that appeal to me with unexpected play of pattern and color. Still working in an abstract manner, I begin to form a composition. Finishing is the part I love most as every step I add creates an issue elsewhere that will need to be resolved,” she describes.

Light refreshments and wine will be served at Friday’s reception. Colton Bowlin of Jasper, Tenn., will provide musical entertainment.

For more information: 423-267-9214.

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO “Bow Down” is named for its imagery reminiscent of royalty. Rich golds, shades of teal and bold magenta mix to inspire reverence.