GRAND OPENING OF COLOR POD

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By Arlene Pervin.
Mariachi music in the street and grand style announced artist Kathryn Graves and the opening of her Color Pod studio to the Vallarta art scene on Wednesday the 21st of March. Ten foot balloon palm trees framed the entrance to her small studio on Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez, in the heart of Old Vallarta, situated among many of the other renowned art galleries.

Her unique art is painting coconut pods in a very modernistic style. Each painted pod is unique in form and artistic expression. Displaying her art as functional and multi-use oriented, huge pods were used as serving platters offering guests individual guacamole appetizers, along with bite sized tamales, and cubes of rich dark chocolate cake.

People are captivated by the unique artistry of combining a natural material and Kathryn's distinct style. She uses a variety of materials to create one of a kind art pods. Some pods are decorated with small stones, some with glitter, some swirl and some splatter designs reminds one of a Jackson Pollock style. Her pods are capturing the eyes of many and her pods are going places, as many visitors and residents alike are acquiring her art.

Her small studio displays her work on the walls and along narrow display benches. There are no rules on how each individual may choose to use her art. Each person has their own vision and purpose for a pod .

Connecting artistic expression and nature, Kathryn has found her niche in designing and painting coconut pods. Her eye for design and the unique use of a natural form is captivating those who appreciate artistic pieces.

Her gallery is open to visitors. Her friendly nature is as captivating as her pods.