The Divide
22”x24” oil on canvas
It was quiet after the storm. You could hear children playing outside down the valley. The night was so dark because the power was out for 27 days. Trees down look like scattered toothpicks on the mountains. And everyone was isolated, together.
These works are original and one of a kind.
They are part of a body of work produced in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, in Spruce Pine. They are the product of witnessing and experiencing first hand the power and destruction, as well as inherent strength of individuals, communities, and environments afftected by a natural disaster.
This oil painting by Katie Elkins features a dreamlike scene in cool blue tones. At the center, two translucent, ethereal figures stand on a small island, reaching out to each other while separated by a vertical beam of light. The background reveals a serene landscape of mountains under a darkened sky, with a glowing celestial orb at the top, perhaps symbolizing connection or guidance. The painting’s layered textures and soft blending create a mystical atmosphere, suggesting themes of unity, duality, or spiritual connection.
22”x24” oil on canvas
It was quiet after the storm. You could hear children playing outside down the valley. The night was so dark because the power was out for 27 days. Trees down look like scattered toothpicks on the mountains. And everyone was isolated, together.
These works are original and one of a kind.
They are part of a body of work produced in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, in Spruce Pine. They are the product of witnessing and experiencing first hand the power and destruction, as well as inherent strength of individuals, communities, and environments afftected by a natural disaster.
This oil painting by Katie Elkins features a dreamlike scene in cool blue tones. At the center, two translucent, ethereal figures stand on a small island, reaching out to each other while separated by a vertical beam of light. The background reveals a serene landscape of mountains under a darkened sky, with a glowing celestial orb at the top, perhaps symbolizing connection or guidance. The painting’s layered textures and soft blending create a mystical atmosphere, suggesting themes of unity, duality, or spiritual connection.
22”x24” oil on canvas
It was quiet after the storm. You could hear children playing outside down the valley. The night was so dark because the power was out for 27 days. Trees down look like scattered toothpicks on the mountains. And everyone was isolated, together.
These works are original and one of a kind.
They are part of a body of work produced in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, in Spruce Pine. They are the product of witnessing and experiencing first hand the power and destruction, as well as inherent strength of individuals, communities, and environments afftected by a natural disaster.
This oil painting by Katie Elkins features a dreamlike scene in cool blue tones. At the center, two translucent, ethereal figures stand on a small island, reaching out to each other while separated by a vertical beam of light. The background reveals a serene landscape of mountains under a darkened sky, with a glowing celestial orb at the top, perhaps symbolizing connection or guidance. The painting’s layered textures and soft blending create a mystical atmosphere, suggesting themes of unity, duality, or spiritual connection.