a graphic of a yellow lemon slice with the word 'Artwork'

some geometric shapes, black paint over paper mache; text reads 'Proof of Concept. A pop-up art exhibition by Katie Sauer.'

The Proof of Concept pop-up exhibition was held on October 1, 2022.

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Economics Themes

Growth (2022)
acrylic and tissue paper on canvas board; 16" x 12"

a painting of round orange flowers on a teal background with the word 'growth' created using tissue paper

Inflation (2022)
acrylic and tissue paper on canvas board; 16" x 12"

a painting of round pink flowers on a navy background with the word 'inflation' created using tissue paper

Employment (2022)
acrylic and tissue paper on canvas board; 16" x 12"

a painting of star-like orange flowers on a blue background with the word 'employment' created using tissue paper

YCIGEXIM (2022)
acrylic and tissue paper on canvas; 12" x 12"

a painting of geometric spaces in the letters YCIGEXIM, with outlines in white tissue paper

YCIGNX (2022)
acrylic and tissue paper on canvas board; 7" x 5"

a painting of geometric spaces in the letters YCIGNX, with outlines in white tissue paper

GDP (2022)
acrylic and tissue paper on canvas board; 7" x 5"

a painting of geometric spaces in the letters GDP, with accents in white tissue paper

ADAS I (2022)
acrylic, ribbon, and seed beads on canvas board; 7" x 5"

a painting of geometric shapes, outlined in ribbon and seed beads

ADAS II (2022)
acrylic, ribbon, and seed beads on canvas board; 7" x 5"

a painting of geometric shapes, outlined in ribbon and seed beads

ADAS III (2022)
acrylic, ribbon, and seed beads on canvas board; 7" x 5"

aa painting of geometric shapes, outlined in ribbon and seed beads

Big Data: FFR (2022)
paper mache, acrylic, and novelty jewels on canvas; 36" x 12"

paper mache strips of The Economist magazine, black redacted areas, and pink jewels outlining the federal funds rate

Big Data: Growth (2022)
paper mache, acrylic, and novelty jewels on canvas; 12" x 12"

paper mache strips of The Economist magazine, black redacted areas, and pink jewels depicting the GDP growth rate

Ransom (2022)
acrylic and paper on canvas; 24" x 48"

Ransom note style lettering that reads 'Everyone deserves the opportunity to live a life where they can dynamically redirect their talents, skills, and abilities according to their changing circumstances and priorities'

Human Capital (2022)
fabric, ribbon, acrylic, and ink on canvas; 12" x 12"

hand lettering in the style of computer font that reads 'Human capital is traditionally viewed through a production lens, focusing primarily on its acquisition and economic value within the context of paid work. There is also great benefit in considering it from the perspective of other human endeavors'. There is emphasis on the word 'human' and it is offset by ribbon and floral fabric.

Indifference (2014)
acrylic on canvas; 16" x 12"

a painting of a graph of indifference curves and a budget constraint

Insurance (2014)
acrylic on canvas; 16" x 12"

a painting of a graph of expected utility with respect to insurance

Edgeworth Box (2013)
acrylic on canvas; 20" x 16"

a painting of a diagonal line from SW to NE across the canvas, indifference curves tangent to each other, on a background of blues and greens

Profits (2012)
acrylic on canvas; 12" x 12"

a painting of a graph of a monopolistically competitive firm making profits

Monopolist (2012)
acrylic on canvas; 12" x 12"

a painting of a graph of a monopoly firm making profits

Sales Tax (2012)
acrylic on canvas; 12" x 12"

a painting of a graph of sales tax

Tariff (2012)
acrylic on canvas; 12" x 12"

a painting ofa graph of tariffs

Adam Smith (2011)
oil pastel on paper; 11" x 8.5"

a pastel portrait of economist Adam Smith

David Ricardo (2011)
oil pastel on paper; 11" x 8.5"

a pastel portrait of economist David Ricardo

Perfect Competition (2011)
acrylic on canvas board: 16" x 20"

a painting of a graph of a series of cost curves for a competitive firm, MR=MC

LRAC (2011)
acrylic on canvas; 36" x 12"

a painting of a series of short run cost curves tracing out the long run average cost curve

Geometrics

Satellites (2021)
acrylic, ribbon, and glass beads on canvas; 48" x 24"

a painting of a variety of sizes of circles decorated in yellow and blues with beads and ribbons

May (2012)
acrylic on canvas

a painting of a variety of sizes of circles decorated in bright colors

Orange Geometric (2010)
acrylic on canvas; 20" x 16"

a painting of circles and lines painted in gray, orange, and white

Disco (2006)
acrylic on canvas

a painting of a variety of geometric shapes and lines in pink, purple, black, white, and gray

RGB Circles (2006)
acrylic on canvas

a painting of white rings in a variety of sizes, over a background of red, black, and gray

RGB Lines (2006)
acrylic on canvas

a painting of white lines cris-crossing, over a background of blue, black, and gray

RGB Rectangles (2006)
acrylic on canvas

a painting of white rectangles, over a background of green, black, and gray

Cherries (2006)
acrylic on canvas; 20" x 16"

a painting of stylized cherries over a black and white checkered background

Labyrinth (2006)
acrylic on canvas; 20" x 16"

a painting of a labrynth in blue, brown, and white

Other Works

Flatirons (2010)
acrylic on canvas; 36" x 12"

a painting of the Flatirons mountains outside of Boulder, CO

Panel I (2010)
acrylic on canvas; 36" x 12"

a painting of brown tones

Panel II (2010)
acrylic on canvas; 36" x 12"

a painting of brown tones

Black & White I (2008)
ink on paper; 11" x 8.5"

a variety of lines and shapes in black ink on white paper

Black & White II (2008)
ink on paper; 11" x 8.5"

a variety of lines and shapes in black ink on white paper

Black & White III (2008)
ink on paper; 11" x 8.5"

a variety of lines and shapes in black ink on white paper

Black & White IV (2008)
ink on paper; 11" x 8.5"

a variety of lines and shapes in black ink on white paper

Black & White V (2008)
ink on paper; 11" x 8.5"

a variety of lines and shapes in black ink on white paper

Black & White VI (2008)
ink on paper; 11" x 8.5"

a variety of lines and shapes in black ink on white paper