Amanda Koss: “Conversations With Myself”
August 4 – September 22, 2023
Reception & Artist Talk: Saturday, August 12 at 2–4 pm
Color | Ink Studio & Gallery is pleased to present “Conversations With Myself”, a solo exhibition of abstract impressionist paintings by artist Amanda Koss. The show opens on August 4 and runs through September 22.
With a bold and innovative approach to art, Koss captivates viewers through dynamic and emotionally charged creations. The work embodies a harmonious fusion of vibrant colors, bold brushstrokes, robot vacuums, and textured layers, inviting viewers to embark on a visual journey of introspection and discovery.
“I embody what it means to be an abstract expressionist. I paint what I feel, the life I live, my relationships with others and connections I have made,” says Koss. “Drawing inspiration from the depths of my imagination and the complexities of the human experience, I transform raw emotions into visually captivating masterpieces.”
Gallery Director Candace Law adds, “We’re pleased to welcome Amanda to the Gallery and delighted to feature exciting new work that uses robot vacuums as a tool—a preview of an upcoming collection of AI-influenced art in 2-D form.”
Koss is a Michigan native and works from a studio in Dearborn, immersed in the creative process and experimenting with various techniques and materials to push the boundaries of abstract expressionism. Koss is also deeply involved in the art world as a curator and advocate, with a passion for art that extends beyond the confines of the studio to actively seek out opportunities to engage with and support fellow artists.
The public is invited to attend a Reception and Artist Talk on Saturday, August 12 from 2-4 pm. It’s free, and guests will have the opportunity to meet the artist in person and listen to a talk about the artwork. Light refreshments will be offered.
Artwork on View
The individual works on view in the exhibition are displayed below. Click on an image for more details.
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Direction of Discovery
by Amanda Koss | Mixed Media -
Charmed Life
by Amanda Koss | Mixed Media -
Reasons Not to Quit
by Amanda Koss | Mixed Media -
Ebb
by Amanda Koss | Acrylic -
The Light We Carry
by Amanda Koss | Mixed Media -
Sense of Wonder
by Amanda Koss | Mixed Media -
Dead Sea
by Amanda Koss | Acrylic -
Flow
by Amanda Koss | Acrylic -
Permission
by Amanda Koss | Mixed Media -
Peace
by Amanda Koss | Acrylic -
Falling in Reverse
by Amanda Koss | Mixed Media -
Chamber of Reflection
by Amanda Koss | Acrylic -
Bravery
by Amanda Koss | Mixed Media -
Sanctuary
by Amanda Koss | Acrylic -
Trustfall
by Amanda Koss | Mixed Media -
Hide and Seek
by Amanda Koss | Mixed Media -
Mood
by Amanda Koss | Acrylic -
Tribe
by Amanda Koss | Mixed Media -
Self
by Amanda Koss | Mixed Media -
Just Be
by Amanda Koss | Mixed Media -
King of the Portal
by Amanda Koss | Mixed Media -
Oh, Fate
by Amanda Koss | Mixed Media -
Mountain Time
by Amanda Koss | Mixed Media