Interior Designer, Julie Ann Segal, Comments on Kay Hofler Artwork "Hellebores"

Jan. 11, 2012 - PRLog -- “Hellebores” is an oil painting on canvas measuring 30” by 40”.

I was drawn to this painting by how artist Kay Hofler captured such detail and uniqueness, yet created the piece with an eye for the total composition. After interviewing Hofler, I learned more about this elusive flower. Hellebores, also known as a Lenten Rose, doesn’t grow in my region, but is common in the artist’s home state of Virginia. It would hardly be noticeable if you didn’t know what you were looking for because the blossoms grow upside down. Hofler took a unique approach to capture their beauty, by cutting blossoms and floating them in water. She was then able to find a new life and purpose others may have missed.

Although I’ve not seen this painting in person, I was struck by its simple beauty. Hofler abstracted things a bit in order to get the forms to come out in a bold way. I can only imagine how vibrant it must be in person. Oil paint has a luminosity and glow no other medium can convey. Hofler remarked that she is often overwhelmed by the beauty in nature, and tries to capture that feeling. She was effective in conveying her sentiment, but beyond that I sensed a bold, spiritual and sensual quality to her work.


About Kay Hofler:

Kay Hofler has been a professional artist and a member of The Artists' Gallery, located at 608 Norfolk Avenue in Virginia Beach, since 1997. She participates in a variety of local shows, most recently exhibiting at the Home and Flower Show at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Her work is currently on display at The Artist Gallery and it is also found in many private and public collections in the eastern United States.
Kay holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Art Education from Longwood University and a Master of Arts Degree in Humanities from Old Dominion University. She is currently retired from the Virginia Beach School System after an award winning career as an art teacher and Fine Arts Department Chair.


About Metropolitan Interiors:

Julie Ann Segal, president of Metropolitan Interiors, is deeply committed to providing clients with state of the art design. Her cutting-edge, dynamic approach utilizes all resources within reach, including infusing elements of the ancient art of Feng Shui into all design endeavors, revealing environments rich in comfort, beauty, balance and harmony. From ecclectic to classic, modern to traditional...there is nothing she and her team will not do to create the "wow factor" that’s exceeded clients’ expectations for over two decades.  Metropolitan Interiors residential and commercial creations have been showcased throughout the Twin Cities. Trustworthy and dedicated, Julie Ann values relationships she’s formed with her clients, and strives to design homes and businesses of their dreams.

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Metropolitan Interiors

Julie Ann Segal’s deep love of all things aesthetic and the desire to create spaces that not only look good, but feel good, was the foundation for starting Metropolitan Interiors in 1992.