In a space that contains elements of our universe ranging from cellular to cosmic, simple geometric shapes serve as characters or markers. The paintings begin with a series of subconscious gestural and perhaps chaotic elements. Geometric lines and shapes engage with the with the organic elements recalling games, systems of measure or other organizational devices that are used to understand, explore, invent or entertain. In so doing, the artist attempts to find comfort and sense in this world and our place within it.
Linda Schmidt is a painter and fiber artist who lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. She is originally from Kansas and received an MA in drawing and an MFA in painting from the University of Iowa. Solo and Group shows have included Main Window Dumbo (NYC), Art Mora (Ridgefield Park, NJ; Seoul, South Korea; New York, NY), Denise Bibro Fine Art (New York, NY), Praxis Gallery (New York, NY), Readywipe Gallery (Holyoke, MA), Saunders's Farm (Garrison, NY), Curious Matter (Jersey City, NJ), Ann Street Gallery (Newburgh, NY), Chazou Gallery (British Columbia), Cheryl Hazen Gallery (New York, NY), State of the Arts Gallery (Hong Kong), AIR Gallery (New York, NY) and other venues. She is represented in collections around the world.
You'll like Linda Schmidt if...
You somehow manage to always stay calm under stress
