Flawless Chaos by Angel Barris
May 23 – August 21, 2024
Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library, 18601 Soledad Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91351
Santa Clarita Arts presents “Flawless Chaos,” an art exhibition by Angel Barris at the Canyon Country Jo Ann Darcy Library from May 23 to August 21, 2024. The show embodies chaos and order, showcasing a series of vibrant portraits by the artist.
Barris’ use of diverse materials such as acrylics, oils, laundry detergent, and markers on canvas brings each piece to life in a flurry of color, pattern, and texture. This exhibition promises to immerse visitors in a world where the pandemonium of mediums and the precision of artistic intent come together into flawlessly chaotic art pieces.
Angel Barris’ work is a captivating reflection of identity and experiences. Her portraits radiate with emotion and provide a glimpse into the lives of those depicted. Barris’ use of colors, the stark contrasts of light and shadow, and the detailed textures within her clothing are rendered in her figurative painting. Santa Clarita Arts invites everyone to experience the “Flawless Chaos” at the Canyon Country Library. This is an open invitation to celebrate the ingenuity and unique artistic expression of Angel Barris.
How to Purchase Artwork:
For inquiries and to purchase artwork, please contact the artist directly.
Delivery will be arranged after the show ends on August 21, 2024.
Angel Barris | @The.ArtisticJourney19
Hi Angel, thank you for exhibiting your paintings with us at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library. Tell us, what is your background? How did you get into art?
I grew up in Victorville, California. At a young age, I used printer paper and drew with markers, crayons, and colored pencils, before I began painting. Then I took a painting class and enjoyed learning about the perspectives of art and painting with watercolor. In 2019, I enrolled into Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles and majored in fine art painting and was excited to learn, experience and explore the different values of art that have progressed my career as an artist. I graduated from Otis College in 2023 and continued painting with acrylic, oil, and other mediums on canvas.
Can you walk us through your creative process?
Once I have an idea for my next piece, I grab a canvas and pencil to begin sketching it out, before I start to paint. I prefer the sketching process first because it is easier and I get to figure out where I should begin painting, and then go on from there.
Where do you find inspiration for your pieces?
The inspiration I find for my work comes from wanting to create something I have never done before. Whenever I have an idea that pops into my head, I think about how I can creatively bring that idea to life for the viewers by thinking about every color, shape, and style I can use.
How would you describe your artistic style?
My artistic style is based upon the perspectives of Visual Art, as well as the stories behind the paintings I create. Each painting I do is impacted by the meaningful story I want viewers to see on the canvas. Everyone is different and we all have opinions on what we see when looking at an artwork.
How do you come up with ideas for new pieces?
When I get an idea for what I want to paint, I sketch it out and then begin painting. Before I begin to paint, I think about what I can add to the piece that I have never done before. I tend to create something different each time, not only for me but for the viewers to see.
