In Tipping Point, Bay Area artist Cynthia Ona Innis investigates forms under transformation in a series of new work. The subject matter aims to expose the transitional moment of exchanges as forms cluster and morph, creating new forms enmasse, in essence - the tipping point.

Visually, Innis's layered work is full of contrasting ideas and materials inspired by her past experiences and interest in the growth process. Surface and texture become key elements in Cynthia's work, as she pairs contrasting fabrics such as satin, silk and velvet on canvas. Cynthia portrays abstract interpretations of stages through paintings full o f soothing natural tones of greens, soft browns and hearty reds interrupted by lines of movement, seemingly life itself.

Innis's paintings can be seen in the permanent collections of the San Jose Museum of Art, Berkely Art Museum, Microsoft Collection, and Capital Group Collection. She is currently teaching at the University of California Berkely. Tipping Point is on view through the end of the month.

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