Becky Smurr
“I allow myself to be led by intuition, letting the medium direct my exploration until a satisfying balance between reality and the imagined is reached. I attempt to think in terms of process, surface texture and color, as opposed to subject matter, to achieve this. The evident evolution of a piece – that is pencil marks, rough edges, and other imperfections – is of great importance to me. My hope is that this allows for deeper insight by the viewer into the creation my art, ultimately enhancing their enjoyment of it.”
- Becky Smurr
Becky has had a lifelong interest in the arts; drawing, painting, and crafting since childhood. Her art career began in earnest with her studies at the University of Washington, Seattle, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and a Bachelor of Arts in Art History. She was fortunate in having the opportunity to continue her formal art studies in Rome, Italy through the University of Washington’s Studio Art Program. Additionally, Becky holds a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of Washington. Her love of art and design, paired with her interest in information organization, has proven the perfect combination for success in the field of Web Design. She is an award-winning artist who has exhibited throughout the western United States and Germany.
This small collection of paper mosaics was inspired by a recent trip to Spain. Seeing first hand the work of such masters as Antoni Gaudi and Pablo Picasso, the changing landscape as we travelled cross country by train, the lively exuberance of the Spanish people, all contributed.
Contact the artist at:___ bsmurr@u.washington.edu___ bsmurr@hotmail.com___ (360) 754-7513