Terina Gillette: Discovery: An Exploration of the Nuances of Life
August 2-28, 2019
Terina Gillette: Discovery: An Exploration of the Nuances of Life
Opening reception: Friday, August 2, 5:00-9:00 PM
Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Discovery: An Exploration of the Nuances of Life is a celebration of all the small things that work together to bring joy, happiness, peace, or puzzlement. Sometimes hearing a bird singing, or seeing a fish swimming makes us take notice of the simple beauties that create our world. Sometimes food and family togetherness help us feel close to those we care about, and sometimes a cup of coffee and an afternoon chat are what we need to rejuvenate our minds. Sometimes it is colors, or words, or hugs, and smiles that make us feel happy. Other times, we may feel bewildered by the something.
Each of us have small nuances that greet us daily, but, sometimes life is very hectic and taking notice seems that it can take too much time. However, when we do stop to discover the nuances of our lives, we embrace who we are, where we have been, and where we are going. I hope that you enjoy the reflection of feelings and can sense my appreciation of the small things by viewing my works. Many of the pieces represent special moments of my life, and perhaps these are things that you also celebrate.
Terina Gillette is a Tennessee native. She works in a wide variety of mediums, and is diverse in her expression and abilities. She creates colorful, texturized abstracts as well as detailed local landmarks. Her work can be purchased at Visit Knoxville, on her social media platforms, and on her Website The Colored Palette.
Terina is also a face and body painter, and spends each weekend painting theatrical face paints on living canvas. She believes that art is the full expression of life, and considers herself to be a working artist. Therefore, you can find various installations of her painted window glass art, as well as her chalk murals around East Tennessee.
She loves ephemeral arts and will often paint over canvases so that a show is fully closed once it is archived. Art is meant to be experienced and is an expression of that moment in time. Art is a glimpse into the mind of the creator, and it is a gateway to the thought process of both the viewer and originator simultaneously when it is on display. Terina’s education is in psychology. She holds a double cognate in counseling and crisis, grief, and trauma as well as business, and is currently completing her Master’s in psychology. Her educational pursuits heavily influence her pieces and her view of art is immersed in expression regardless of the subject matter.
For more information, visit www.facebook.com/TerinaGilletteFineArts, or follow her on Instagram @terinagillettefinearts.