A Moment of Solitude: Meditations of Earth and Clouds

A Moment of Solitude: Meditations of Earth and Clouds

Audrey Gray

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About the Exhibit:

The pieces in this show explore the feeling of taking a moment to breathe and be present. In a world that seems increasingly chaotic, I find it essential to find small moments of peace. These pieces represent that deliberate decision to sit and appreciate the beauty that surrounds me.

About the Artist:

 Audrey Gray grew up in the Denver metro area, where she spent a good deal of her free time making potions out of dirt and plants. She moved to Texas for college and graduated from Southwestern University in 2001 with a degree in Studio Art. In 2007, she moved to the Pikes Peak region and began creating and showing work made from dirt, sand, and natural materials collected from across the Southwest. She currently lives in Colorado Springs with her son Solomon. They make rock and dirt hunting expeditions part of their weekend routine. Audrey paints and serves as the Director of Creative Alliance Manitou Springs, where she works to support creatives. 

Artist Statement: Audrey Gray – painting landscapes that I live in out of dirt from places I go.

All of my pigments are real dirt that I have gathered and processed by hand. Each time I take a road trip, a trowel and bags are packed in the car so I can stop along the way. Road-cuts and hillsides across the Southwest yield dirt of myriad hues, from iron-rich reds to soft pinks, ochres, and even green. Coal collected from the Four Corners area provides a deep, beautiful black. Using these materials, I create images of the landscapes that I live in and interact with.

Creating connection with the earth – for me, literally, by getting my hands into it with each piece I make.