KAYLAGEORGE

I Kayla George is a contemporary based artist working primarily with oil paints, to create series of painting that showcases objects of the mundane in everyday life. Working with chromatic, saturated and unexpected color palettes, George focuses her attention on subject matter many would typically write off as unremarkable or memorable. Exploring the beauty and aesthetics of objects ranging from candid scenes in the kitchen, to cluttered piles of jewelry and silverware, George hopes to push others to find something particularly enjoyable in areas of their own ordinary surroundings. Doing so allows the viewer to expand their awareness and perception as to what they consider “remarkable.”

In addition to her prosaic subjects, the artist is drawn to items of reflective and distorting nature. Glass and metal are recurring materials featured in her work, mirrors being a specific item often incorporated as well. George is particularly interested in various ways a subject can be manipulated and warped when interacting with these items. The subjects of her pieces often feature her closest friends as the focal subjects being contorted, creating an intimate setting in a shared personal space that demands attention and interaction with the viewer. Overall, despite having a wide range of subjects, George’s body of work enhances traditional perspective and draws out intense curiosity of the world within her paintings.