Katharine Wibell

Katharine Wibell, an artist currently living in New Orleans, actively pursues her interest in several unusual styles of art—pointillism, stippling, and reverse glass painting. Several years ago, Wibell, a recent graduate of both Mercer University’s Fine Art and Psychology programs, became interested in stippling and pointillism. The mind’s tendency to organize individual points into an identifiable image intrigued her. Wibell derives ideas and inspiration through the people she meets and the artistic styles she encounters. As a result, her pieces are constantly evolving. Yet, one core aspect remains the same— her fascination with the dot. A new facet appearing in her work is the method of reverse glass painting. The challenge of painting mages in a way that is totally opposite from what one typically thinks thrills her. Through this form of art, Wibell has begun to branch into large scale pieces. Wibell’s work varies subject matter and mediums dependent upon which of her wide range of interests she wants to explore. For example, animals in the wild are often featured as Wibell has been a Georgia state licensed wildlife rehabilitator; however, she also enjoys taking commissions for beloved family pets. Most recently, Wibell has begun a series of reverse glass paintings on windows and doors from houses that were destroyed during Katrina. On these she paints local images of streetcars, fleur-de-lis, raw oysters and many more. She hopes to keep the local vibrant history alive through her works.