Nat George - Urban Landscape Paintings, Video Art in Los Angeles

Nat George is fascinated by LA's urban landscape and finds meaning in areas which are underused, overlooked or even threatened. The viewer is presented with a visual problem through the introduction of an out-of-place yet iconic architectural element - the lifeguard tower - questioning issues of land use and perceived value in the face of unbridled development or blatant neglect. As a symbol of a bygone era, the lifeguard tower creates a bizarre scene within the city scape. 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, it's financial or perceived value, public use of space, and historic preservation in the city of Los Angeles.

Nat George's artistic career began when she learned the basics of painting from her mother. A relative newcomer to formal art education, she walked the road of the self-taught artist through her teens and early adulthood, followed by an apprenticeship in the field of fashion design. While pursuing her art practice outside of the mainstream, she acquired an extensive design and technological background as a freelance graphic designer and art director. Since graduating from SMC's Art Mentor Program in 2006, she has been exhibiting locally and sourcing inspiration from LA's urban landscape. A self-professed urban nomad, Nat George is drawn to the amalgamation of technological, natural and metaphysical forces in urban density. Although she works in a variety of mediums, her focus remains largely based in painting, video and new media.




	Statement Nat George is fascinated by LA's urban landscape and finds meaning in areas which are underused, overlooked or even threatened. The viewer is presented with a visual problem through the introduction of an out-of-place yet iconic architectural element - the lifeguard tower - questioning issues of land use and perceived value in the face of unbridled development or blatant neglect. As a symbol of a bygone era, the lifeguard tower creates a bizarre scene within the city scape. 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, it's financial or perceived value, public use of space, and historic preservation in the city of Los Angeles. Bio Nat George's artistic career began when she learned the basics of painting from her mother. A relative newcomer to formal art education, she walked the road of the self-taught artist through her teens and early adulthood, followed by an apprenticeship in the field of fashion design. While pursuing her art practice outside of the mainstream, she acquired an extensive design and technological background as a freelance graphic designer and art director. Since graduating from SMC's Art Mentor Program in 2006, she has been exhibiting locally and sourcing inspiration from LA's urban landscape. A self-professed urban nomad, Nat George is drawn to the amalgamation of technological, natural and metaphysical forces in urban density. Although she works in a variety of mediums, her focus remains largely based in painting, video and new media.
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