Artist Statement
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My work investigates the intersection of memory, perception, and the subconscious. Through an intuitive image-making process, I translate fleeting impressions—those that arise just beneath conscious awareness—into visual form. These moments are transient and often ambiguous, yet they carry emotional weight and psychological presence.
Using a combination of ink, resin, encaustic, gouache, acrylic, and digital photography, I build layered surfaces that evoke a sense of depth and dimensionality on a two-dimensional plane. Light is central to my practice: it activates the work, enriches color, and enhances texture, making each piece visually immersive and sensorially charged. Thus intensifying the visual impact, making each piece a dynamic presence in any space Figurative and abstract elements coexist within the compositions, hinting at archetypal imagery and personal narrative. My work invites viewers to pause, reflect, and engage with the ambiguity—allowing space for personal interpretation and emotional resonance. By merging material richness with conceptual inquiry, I aim to create pieces that not only speak to the inner landscape but also harmonize with the environments in which they reside. At the heart of my practice is a desire to capture the beauty of a moment—whether ephemeral or enduring. Whether placed in intimate residential settings or curated commercial interiors, my work is designed to resonate deeply, offering a sense of quiet intrigue and timeless allure. - Julia Abbott Artist/Photographer/ Image-Maker |
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Born in Houston, TX, Julia Abbott is a contemporary artist and photographer whose work is widely recognized for its abstract fluid forms and scenes derived from nature.
Upon receiving a B.A. in Communications and Design from the University of Houston, she moved to London where she studied painting and art history at The Courtauld Institute of Art at University of London, England. Following her art studies and education, Abbott moved to San Francisco where she continued to paint and showed in numerous galleries, as well as, meeting her Finnish husband. She then moved to Atlanta and then to Antigua, Guatemala for two years. Evolving her techniques and honing her vision. Following this time, her signature vibrant color stories and organic shapes became hallmarks of her art. Abbott spends summers in Finland at her family’s lake cabin in Kivijarvi where she finds inspiration from nature and the simplicity of form which is reflected in abstract forms of her painting and photography. Today, Abbott’s work continues to evolve with her new “VIVIFY” Series. Gaining recent acclaim with her inclusion in 2023 New Texas Talent at Craig Head Green Gallery in Dallas and Gallery exhibitions. Her work has been exhibited worldwide, in London, Antigua, San Francisco, Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, and Helsinki, as well as, being published in a variety of periodicals including New Art International, Stroll, and New American Paintings. Abbott currently resides in the Houston Heights with her husband Vesa, their daughter Viviana, dog Luna, cat Sunny Boy and two birds Mustikka and Tuutti. 
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