Artist from Sea Cliff features gallery that depicts her work ‘in its truest form’

When it comes to art, inspiration can come in many shapes and forms. For local artist Patricia Kaegi Weiss, her artwork embodies her peaceful personality and her passion for wildlife. She went back to her roots in her current art exhibit, “A Midsummer’s Night Dreaming,” which is on display at the Sea Cliff Village Library, 300 Sea Cliff Ave.

Kaegi Weiss spent three months working on her current show, which features colorful plants, animals, and people. Some of the art in her gallery was painted nearly a decade ago but they fit the style of her current exhibit.

She believes her zodiac sign has a lot to do with her artwork. “Pisces are the dreamers of the zodiac and I think that that definitely rubs off on my work,” she said. “For me, it’s all about living in the moment.”

She added that her work is a combination of her personality and whatever catches her “obsession” at the moment. In her current exhibit, her paintings are shaped like tarot cards. English-speaking countries once used these cards to tell stories and share symbolic messages. “They’re a tool to help you see more than what meets the eye,” Kaegi Weiss said. “It introduces new ideas into problems that you’re trying to solve.”

She also explained that her work has a “peaceful, whimsical, and surreal feeling” and that this exhibit reflects her art “in its truest form.” “I’ve done a lot of work in the past but I feel like this particular collection is my style through and through,” she said.

Originally from northern California, Kaegi Weiss found her way to Sea Cliff in the early 2000s when her husband, a New Yorker, introduced her to the village. She said the village has a “west coast feel” to it, which has allowed her to continue her growth as an artist. “Everybody here in Sea Cliff has a mindset that’s different from other people on the east coast,” she said. “People here are focused on following their interest, being happy, and living life to the fullest.”

Kaegi Weiss’ exhibit will be on display at the library until the end of the month.