From an early age, Colleen Wiessmann had a love for abstract art. After studying horticulture at the New York Botanical Gardens and fashion design, she worked as an interior plantscaper for 25 years, which transformed into a love of texture and design.
As an artist for 15 years now,
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Wiessmann likes to tell a story in her abstract paintings through words, lines and symbols. She uses collage and layering techniques to create dimen- sional artwork that captures the viewer’s eye and emotion. “By channeling my energy into the creative process, my work becomes both a part of me and a reflection of life as seen through an artist’s eye,” she says. “As an artist, my goal is to make you look beyond the surface and feel the emotions hiding within each painting.” A New Jersey native,
Wiessmann now lives on Seabrook Island. The award- winning artist formed and was, for eight years, president of the Seabrook Island Artist Guild. Her work can be found at Studio 151 Fine Arts Gallery at 175 Church St.
