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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Crossing
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: 20" x 16"
Classification: Unique Work (One-of-a-kind)
Year: 2026
Provenance: Artist Direct / Mitsooz Vetted
Return Status: 7-Day Reflection
The Narrative.
Crossing
An Original Framed Oil and Cold Wax Painting
The Freedom of the Found Path.
In the world of Kari Bell, a painting is not a static window: it is an evolving conversation. "Crossing" investigates the threshold where physical geography meets internal memory through a sophisticated layering of terracotta, sun-bleached cream, and weathered grey. This Work is intentionally multi-directional, allowing the collector the freedom to hang the piece vertically or horizontally. Because Bell seeks to "find" her images rather than force them into a composition, the work possesses a rare structural equilibrium that remains evocative and balanced regardless of the angle, adapting seamlessly to the unique architecture of your home.
Technical Mastery and Material Depth.
Drawing from her background as a university professor and department chair, Bell’s practice is defined by a rigorous intellectual depth. In "Crossing," she moves beyond the structured language of the academy to a practice of unearthing the image within the material. Utilizing a rich combination of oil and cold wax on cradled panel, she use palette knives to scratch and scrape the surface, revealing a visual record of the painting’s evolution. This 20x16 Work is presented in a waxed pine frame, individually handcrafted for this specific painting. It is an archival bridge between the intellectual depth of a scholar and the intuitive soul of a contemporary master.
Details & Dimensions:
- Title: Crossing
- Classification: Original Fine Art (Unique Work)
- Medium: Oil and Cold Wax on Cradled Panel
- Art Movement: Contemporary Abstraction
- Art Style: Multi-Directional Abstract / Tactile Expressionism
- Theme: Geography, Memory, Movement, Pathfinding
- Orientation: Multi-Directional (Can be hung Vertically or Horizontally)
- Construction: Solid Cradled Wood Panel
- Framing: Custom Handcrafted Waxed Pine Frame Included
- Mounting Type: Wall-Mounted
- Dimensions: 20" x 16"
- Weight: 4.2 lbs
- Year Created: 2026
- Origin: Created in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States
- Authenticity: Includes a Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
- Investment: $1,000.00
- Availability: Ready to Ship
- Reflection Period: 7-Day Reflection Period
Bring a versatile masterwork of the Southwest into your home. Add the "Crossing" 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.
