Process: Seana Reilly’s Graphite Abstractions

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Seana Reilly uses various techniques to create works with liquid graphite.

Seana Reilly‘s show “Docking on the Orphic Shore” just opened at Whitespace gallery on September 9. The Atlanta artist is known for her atmospheric abstractions, many of which suggest landscapes or seascapes, which she creates using various techniques to manipulate liquid graphite. Ben Goldman visited with the artist in her studio as she was preparing work for the show, which is up through October 15.

Ben Goldman is an artist, filmmaker, and the director of Kibbee Gallery.

Georgia Museum of Art: Neo-Abstraction on view through December 5

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Gallery visitors can page through the large bound books that Seana Reilly is seen making in the video.

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