A collected work is not only selected; it is placed. This dossier records the material, scale, studio origin, and acquisition path for the piece.
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Cochiti
Kari Bell
Shipping & Studio Lead Times
Ready works are prepared directly by the artist studio, then dispatched with full insurance and tracking. Most ready works leave the studio within 2-5 business days after acquisition confirmation.
A portion of this acquisition is dedicated to scaling next-generation carbon removal technology via Stripe Climate. This commitment is absorbed in full to preserve the landscapes that inspire our creators.
Technical Specifications.
Medium: Oil & Cold Wax on Cradled Panel
Dimensions: 24" x 24"
Classification: Unique Work (One-of-a-kind)
Year: 2026
Provenance: Artist Direct / Mitsooz Vetted
Return Status: 7-Day Reflection
The Narrative.
Cochiti
An Original Oil and Cold Wax Painting
The Spirit of the High Desert.
Abstraction is a journey of locating the resonance of a place within the material. In Cochiti, Kari Bell investigates the layered history and geological spirit of the New Mexico landscape. The composition is a vibrant dialogue between earth and atmosphere: where sun-baked ochre and weathered terracotta fields are interrupted by sudden, luminous washes of blue. Utilizing a rich combination of oil and cold wax, Bell creates a contemplative field that feels like an unearthed artifact. It is a visual sanctuary designed to bring the grounding energy and structural complexity of the Southwest into the permanent collection of the home.
The Intelligence of the Excavated Surface.
As a recovering academic with a PhD in sociolinguistics, Bell’s transition to the studio represents a shift from the structured language of the classroom to the intuitive language of the palette knife. In Cochiti, she treats the cradled panel as a site of visual editing, building up thick layers of wax only to scrape, scratch, and excavate to reveal the "history" hidden beneath the surface. This 24x24 masterpiece is a rigorous record of discovery: a composition that was found through the physical act of making rather than fixed expectation. For the intentional collector, this Work offers a tactile depth that rewards slow looking and a deep connection to the enduring beauty of the American West.
Details & Dimensions:
- Title: Cochiti
- Classification: Original Fine Art (Unique Work)
- Medium: Oil and Cold Wax on Cradled Panel
- Art Movement: Contemporary Abstraction
- Art Style: Tactile Expressionism / Southwestern Abstract
- Theme: Geography, Landscape, Discovery, Earth Tones
- Orientation: Square
- Construction: Solid Cradled Wood Panel
- Mounting Type: Wall-Mounted (Finished Edges)
- Dimensions: 24" x 24"
- Weight: 4.5 lbs
- Year Created: 2026
- Origin: Created in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States
- Authenticity: Includes a Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
- Investment: $1,600.00
- Availability: Ready to Ship
- Reflection Period: 7-Day Reflection Period
Bring the grounded light of the Southwest into your space. Add the "Cochiti" original oil and cold wax painting to your collection today at Mitsooz.
About the Artist.
The Mitsooz Commitment.
Studio-Direct Dispatch
Mitsooz facilitates an unmediated connection between the artist and the collector. Every work is dispatched directly from the artist’s studio or primary production workspace; fully insured from their door to yours.
Curated Provenance
The Collective is a strictly curated environment; every artist is vetted for technical mastery and narrative depth. Each work includes a physical, signed Certificate of Authenticity to ensure its origin and legacy.
Collector Reflection
We offer a 7-day reflection period for eligible works. Collectors may choose a 100% refund via the Mitsooz Collector Reserve or a cash refund minus a 25% restocking fee.
Note: Dimensional, commissioned, and bespoke works are considered final acquisitions.
