TRIBUTARIES: KAT COLE | MEDITATIONS

Metalsmith Kat Cole captures quiet, fleeting moments in steel and glass, exploring the human experience through her exhibition, Meditations. She begins by cutting hand-drawn oval shapes from steel, embracing the imperfections of working this way. Using a rhythmic swinging hammer, Cole transforms the jagged edges of metal into soft, rounded forms. Eventually, the process leads to gleaming puddles of deep color. These rich enameled surfaces are set against bare, blackened steel. The resulting works reflect a search for peaceful moments in a chaotic world. For Cole, the repetitive physical act of creating this body of work provides intentional time to contemplate grief, loss, and how one builds a meaningful life.