The first time I saw one I couldn't pull my eyes away. I stood there, mouth open, eyes locked, unaware of the people bustling by. It was the most beautiful thing I had ever encountered. That moment changed my art forever.

This is a VALUE PRICED PAINTING in my traditional geometric style. It is 12" x 16". It is a full copper wrapped board. This painting has cool scratches and swirls in the paint. Now is your chance to OWN an ORIGINAL!

HOW AM I ABLE TO OFFER VALUE PRICING? My response to the sluggish economy is to offer a separate line of VALUE PRICED pieces--rather than lowering the cost of my standard sizes. These pieces are smaller, but are still originals. Paintings are a little harder to find on some sites, because I am not paying for any premium or special features which cost more money. This way, I am able to pass the savings on to you. I also have changed the back of these smaller pieces--using screws to wrap the wire rather than copper "eyes". But, as with my standard sizing, you can still adjust the wire and hang the painting horizontally, vertically, or even upside down. This keeps any investment you have in a larger piece increasing, but offers everyone a chance to own my original art.

My work is titled based on current personal experience and the look of a piece. When a painting is purchased, I reveal the explanation of title to the owner. We are the only ones who have this information, unless the owner decides to reveal it. In this way, the owner and I have a personal connection through the painting. The winning bidder will receive a Certificate of Authenticity and an Explanation of Title.

I am one of a handful of artists in the country who uses copper as a canvas. You may see many artists that use metallic paint to create a shiny effect, but I am the only artist on this site that uses this unique and amazing medium.

***Photos of Interiors May Not be to scale!!!

Certified Member of EBSQ
Self-Representing Artists

URBAN ART FROM ATLANTA METAL ARTIST

VOTED Best Emerging Visual Artist Creative Loafing 2008

In the Press.....

Southern Living Magazine...Coming Soon

Marietta Daily Journal....August 6, 2008

FORM Artistic Independence.....June 2008

Tulane Review.....Spring 2007

Copper in the Arts......July 2007

Atlanta Home Improvement Magazine...April 2007

Gwinnett Daily Post, November 2006

NY Arts Magazine, Art Fairs International, China Arts……review, Tips and Picks, January/February 2006

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Voted BEST VISUAL ARTIST by Creative Loafing Readers 2008

Art of the Day, EBSQ, December 21, 2006.....Candlelight Rain

Art Exhibitions and Events...

"Push and Pull" Defoor Gallery September 12-October 12, 2008

Off the Wall--200 Artists for $200 Defoor Gallery November 15, 2008

COMING SOON.....

Southern Living Magazine

Midwest Pain Management Symposium Art Gallery, Crown Plaza, Hilton Head, SC March 3-7, 2009

HOW TO WORKSHOPS

Guest Speaker, "Now What???" How to Market your Art Seminar, January 31, 2009 Defoor Gallery.

Television and Film....

College Hill , March-May 2008, BET Network

Retail and Exhibitions....

Modern Danish Contemporary Fixtures 2007

100 artists for $100....Defoor Gallery, November 2007

Gwinnett Women's Expo April 28 & 29........Gwinnett Center, Duluth, GA

Lines into Shapes…..Art Center of Estes Park, Estes Park, CO, September 16-October 8, 2005

My work is displayed at ….

Dream Giver's Gallery....Toccoa, GA

Defoor Gallery......Atlanta, GA

Gallery 873, Ivins, UT

Sassafras Grille......Rome, GA

Element Restaurant....Atlanta, GA

The Cotton Patch…..Augusta, GA

Staley's Grace....Atlanta, GA

Art on 5, Atlanta's Urban Gallery....Atlanta, GA

The Big Chill and Grill......Chattanooga, TN

Artwalk.......Boone, NC

Cafe Rendezvous......Conover, NC

Atlantic Center Plaza Atheletic Club.....Atlanta, GA

My Art Gallery/Twin Rivers Mall.....New Bern, NC

Here’s what others have to say….

"You have amazing talent and produce beautiful works"...L.A., Southern Living Magazine

"Wow I loved your work, it was a pleasure lookin' at it everyday!!"......Dorion, College Hill 5, BET Network

"It's truly hard to appreciate your art online".......C.B., Dallas TX

"Unusual and effective".......World Art Media

"An artist who is coming into her own"......Portfolio South

"Your work is beautiful"....T.W.G., South Carolina

"The Paintings are Spectacular"....K.L., Sassafras Grille, Rome GA

"what a wonderful still life-truly amazing artist-very pleased A+++ " ....L.P., Boston, MA

"I could look at this for hours! Right when I think I have memorized every pattern, the light changes and it becomes a whole new painting. "...J.K., Gyoma, Hungary

"Your art is cool"...K.A., Hawaii

"I LOVE it!!! Its great!"...A.G., Portland, OR

"I LOVE THESE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" ...L.B., Plano, TX

"Very very cool! That is the most fantastic thing! Just beautiful!".........L.W., Panama City, FL

"I'm really liking your style!".......A.H., Staley's Grace

"Emotion and Shimmering Copper. Uplifting! Extremely Talented Working Artist! Hope to see more! AA+"........M.R., Dalton, GA

"Absolutely love it! Fantastic Piece. Would definitely buy again."........R.L., Torrance, CA

"Kudos to you for your eye-tempting brain-teasing absolutly delicious work! It's fresh, inventive and evocative. In the interest of redundancy, I love it!...Mary--Illinois, USA

"I can't count the number of times I've said "wow," when you posted new work. ".........S.W., Lincoln, NE

"They just keep getting better. I have a WALL dedicated to your work. THANKS!"......C.B., Dallas, TX

Does the art on your walls make others stop and stare? Is the art you own an enchanting conversation piece when you have a party or group of friends over? Do you like being one of the first collectors who has the eye to spot a popular artist before they are well known? Does the art you own seem to pull you in, moving and changing throughout the day as a wonderful escape?

Fortunately, it's easy to be the owner of a one of a kind original painting from Karina Keri-Matuszak. Just bid on an auction, buy from my store, or contact me for a commissioned piece!

The day I saw my first copper painting in 2005 was the day my art was taken to a whole other level. I'm so glad I discovered this rare and unique art form. I'm thrilled to be able to bring this type of art to you too, so that you can experience it for yourself!

Atlanta CopperWorks Studio features the art of Karina Keri-Matuszak.

My name is Karina Keri-Matuszak. I specialize in Copper Art. Copper Art is very unusual. It has a shimmering stained glass feel, but is much more urban and rough. It is very rustic, and retains hammer marks and nails. Copper Art takes on a completely different look based on the lighting and the reflective quality of the copper. It almost seems to move and change. I'm sure you will enjoy this art as much as I enjoyed creating it!

Karina studied art at the American College for the Applied Arts in the U.S. and London in the early 1990s. After designing wedding gowns for 7 years, she now uses her textile skills to work with the copper. She exhibits her work all over the country and sells online.

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