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feeling, not
a gallery.
Choose a mood and the room itself answers — the light cools or warms, the air changes pace, and only the works that carry that feeling step forward from the dark. Everything else recedes into shadow.
Karen Tuttle
The Rhythms of Nature and Paper: The Art of Karen Viola Born on March 28, 1965, in White Plains, New York, Karen Viola—often recognized by her creative moniker, Karen Tuttle—has cultivated a practice that breathes life into the static medium of the book. Her artistic journey is a profound tapestry woven from threads of storytelling, environmental connection, and a deep-seated reverence for the natural world. Growing up in the United St
ates before establishing herself as a Canadian artist, Viola’s early years were shaped by a dual passion: the narrative magic of literature and the intricate patterns found within the wild. This foundational connection to the environment serves as the heartbeat of her work, driving her to explore how movement and texture can mirror the living ecosystems of our planet. The cadence of Viola’s art is deeply rooted in her musical heritage…