Art was the only profession that suited Nat’s independence, sensitivity, thinking and visual sensibility. As a necessary outlet for trauma, her creative practice nourishes her in myriad ways. “It connects me to a sense of purpose,” reflects Nat. Working in analog (and occasionally digital collage), her pieces delve into her own unconscious, what she calls “the infinity of my psyche” and in this way “explore deep layers of being through collage.” In an effort to “break the structures that externally limit my inner vastness,” Nat’s vibrant collages juxtapose opposites to open onto new territory which breaks free of the “boundaries of rationalism.” Her collages are in dialogue with the ego, so to speak, traversing the unknown and “the core of existence.” Her content inspires others to inhabit their most limitless potential, tap into higher imagination and the mystical energies. Currently working out of her studio in Bedstuy, Brooklyn, her work itself challenges her. “I find that everything I create comes from a deep place within. That is usually a challenging endeavor. It forces me to dig up many things that need to find release.” Working freelance as well poses its check and balances, with the business of art often feeling like an artistic practice within and of itself. “No day looks the same as the one before,” says Nat. Through January 6, you can view her “Close Your Eyes” exhibit at the Storefront Project gallery in the LES Manhattan. As that wraps up, she’s looking forward to being back in the studio, and has a few album cover commissions and a mural project on the horizon. Moving forward, she intends to create an immersive 3D installation experience based on her collages. She hopes that her current exhibit “Close Your Eyes” may travel abroad.
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