Solo Exhibit "Caught in the Current"
January 12 through February 28, 2012 Reception: Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 - 5:30 pm to 8 pm First Rugs 342 Great Road (Rts. 2A & 27) Acton, MA
Artist's Statement
I am a contemporary painter working in oils and my work is an expressive interpretation of what I observe. Currently, I draw inspiration from nature, particularly the landscape. A branch reaching out over a pond, the swirl of water washing over rocks in the stream, a sprig of grass or a change in the weather may catch my attention. The color and mood of the environment help to launch my creativity.
Once I begin, I become absorbed in the process of painting. I will lay down a stroke with a brush, painting knife or other tool, and let that stroke lead to the next. Sometimes I wipe off what I have done and make new marks. It is an exciting and intense process. Make a mark and decide. Choose a color and decide. Color and mark making are key in the expression of my creativity. As the painting continues to emerge, I am engaged and continue to respond to it. It is an interactive process.
I continue to challenge myself by pushing further into abstraction using color and expressive paint application. It is a process which often involves going into uncharted territory, the path unclear. This unexpected and dynamic process is what keeps me fascinated and engaged.
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