“Never Too Late”
On exhibit November 6 – December 1
“Never Too Late” is an exhibition that invites viewers to discover that finding yourself is a worthwhile pursuit. Natalia Kutova, a self-taught Ukrainian-born artist in San Diego, started painting just several years ago. Now Natalia is a successful artist who wields a palette knife and acrylics to create three-dimensional impasto masterpieces. This exhibition is her inspirational message which she wants to share with the world - it's never too late to begin a new journey towards success and to fulfill your dreams, no matter the age.
Natalia Kutova was born and raised in Ukraine and moved to the USA in 2006 as a Fulbright scholar. Natalia is a person with many interests. She earned her B.A. in Music, M.A. in Linguistics, and Ph.D. in Education, wrote several books, and participated in numerous conferences worldwide. But she had never painted. Natalia's journey into the realm of art began in 2017 during her visit to Sausalito, a charming town just across the widely renowned Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. The artworks in impasto technique displayed in a local art salon caught Natalia's eye. It was a lightning bolt moment - Natalia knew she wanted to paint like that. A spark was ignited, which turned into a passion so strong that she willingly departed her prospering teaching career to fully immerse herself in painting. Now, Natalia Kutova works in her studio in San Diego, CA as a full-time artist.
Painting for Natalia is just another way of expressing different ideas and emotions. Utilizing a palette knife and acrylic paint, she relentlessly explores the bounds of the impasto technique, seeking to infuse her paintings with a tactile three-dimensional effect to achieve more visual intensity in conveying certain meaning. The main subject of her painting is flowers and trees, which are extrapolated from the reality and reconceptualized in her painting to the level of visual metaphors, expressing a wide variety of ideas, thoughts, and feelings. Instead of striving for exact representation, she tries to imbue these natural forms with profound meaning, allowing for a diverse array of interpretations. Marked by a technique that entails the creation of heavily textured and almost sculptural masterpieces, her art possesses an unmistakable uniqueness. It is in this fusion of technique, subject matter, and intention that she endeavors to evoke a powerful and lasting impact upon all who encounter her artistic creations.
Email: nataliakutova@gmail.com
Websites:
https://www.saatchiart.com/kutova 
https://www.artmajeur.com/natalia-kutova
https://www.singulart.com/en/artist/natalia-kutova-50153
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Natalia.Kutova.impasto.art/
https://www.facebook.com/ImpastoArtbyNKutova/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/natkutova/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalia-kutova-phd-4aa55745/
Exhibit Viewing Hours (September 2024-June 2025)
There is no charge for viewing the art exhibit.
Tuesday – Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Friday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.*
Saturday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.*
*Viewing hours may be affected by performances. Call 858-668-4693 for more information.
Parking
While parking is free, please note Parking Passes are required on weekdays (Tuesday – Friday) and may be picked up in the Main Office within the PCPA lobby.
To obtain a parking pass: Please pull into the loading zone outside the glass lobby doors (on Titan Way), enter the lobby and proceed to the PCPA Office to the left. You will be issued a temporary pass to park in our lot behind the theatre for the duration of your visit.