"I begin each piece by placing my hands on the surface. That first touch starts a conversation—between me, the material, and whatever is waiting to emerge. I press, drag, and layer medium with my fingers, building texture through ridges, dips, and irregular forms. These surfaces guide the movement of color and help reveal the direction of the work.

 

Alongside this intuitive process, I explore structure through geometric compositions and sculptural forms. In these pieces, I often use brushes and found tools, allowing for more deliberate lines and construction. Moving between these approaches—hands and tools, instinct and intention—keeps the work alive and responsive.

 

My paintings and sculptural pieces are not pre-planned. They unfold through reflection, emotion, and attention to what the material suggests. What first appears uncertain often becomes essential. Whether working in abstraction, florals, or dimensional forms like my gourd sculpture, I remain open to the process.

 

Each piece carries both my physical presence and my decisions. I hope viewers feel invited into that exchange—where texture, color, and form create a shared experience of discovery."

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Residence: San Antonio, Texas

Email: ilna.colemere@gmail.com

Website: https://www.ilnacolemere1.com/