Nat George is drawn to the amalgamation of technological, natural and metaphysical forces in urban density. As such, LA’s urban landscape fascinates her and she finds meaning in areas which are underused, overlooked or even threatened. In her landscapes, the viewer is presented with a visual problem by way of a misplaced yet iconic architectural object – the lifeguard tower – questioning issues of land use and perceived value in the face of unbridled development or blatant neglect. Out of place, out of context and rendered useless as to its original purpose, the structure’s presence raises questions around stewardship of the land, its financial or perceived value, public use of space, and historic preservation in the city of Los Angeles.
Following an apprenticeship in the field of fashion design, Nat trained in graphic arts and acquired extensive experience as a commercial artist while working her way from freelancer to senior designer and art director. While she learned the basics of painting from her mother, she remained self-sourced as an artist for the greater part of her career until 2006 when she was recruited into a specialized program at a local college offering hands-on opportunities for emerging artists to train alongside exhibiting artists and work behind the scenes with established galleries. Since then she has been exhibiting locally as well as leading ongoing projects as an independent curator. In 2009, she began working as an educator with a nonprofit organization geared to adults with intellectual disabilities. Although she work in a variety of mediums, her focus remains largely based in painting, new media and video.
Nat George's work has been exhibited at DAC Gallery, The Annex LA, The City Market Gallery, and the Katalyst Foundation in Los Angeles, as well as SCA Project Gallery in Pomona and Arena 1 Gallery in Santa Monica.
