Toni  Gates

I am a self-taught visual artist born and raised in Kansas City.  I use multimedia materials to create abstract paintings and collage work which often features bright colors, trees and circles. 

Re-use is a part of my love language so I will give new life to as many thrifted frames as I can to showcase my pieces in a sustainable way.

I find peace when making art and love using trees and circles in my work because their symbolic meanings represent; growth, prosperity, transformation, wisdom, unity, protection and strength.

I hope my art acts as daily reminders of these symbolic meanings that belong to everyone.