revised artist statement
In my work, I explore the world in which I live. One will not view my work and see a dramatic or horrific scene because those concepts are abstract to me. My work is a personal exploration of my environment. Each individual views his or her surroundings in a unique way. As an artist I have an opportunity to portray images of my every day life through my line of vision.
I am currently interested in city scenes since that is what I view on a daily basis. When I walk down the street I take in bits and pieces of a whole. Some things I focus on while others get blurred into my preconceived idea of what is there. What we don’t notice is perspective or the grid work of a city. When we see the same places everyday we don’t tend to pay as much attention. Yet, we always tend to see something slightly different each time we observe something.
This concept is what has inspired my current work. I am not interested in perspective or making things correct. I am painting what it’s like for me when I walk down the street. Some things focus others fade. There is not one viewpoint or horizon line. Those things change when looking in numerous directions and in different Therefore, I am painting realistically in a personal sense but the work itself takes on a semi- abstracted feel. The experience of looking at many things at once changes the perspective.
I use photographs as a reference since I paint in a studio rather than outdoors. I take the photos myself after picking a place that I find interesting. However, I do not follow the photograph entirely. The photograph does not limit me. I look at is as a starting point. I can return to the location of the photo and sketch or re-experience being there. Color and light is important to me as well as composition. I am constantly trying to be more aware of these things in my work.
While my work is about my environment, it is not personal. Anyone can view my work and take something different from it. I find it interesting to hear other people relate their view or interpretations. After all, different points of view were my initial inspiration.
I am currently interested in city scenes since that is what I view on a daily basis. When I walk down the street I take in bits and pieces of a whole. Some things I focus on while others get blurred into my preconceived idea of what is there. What we don’t notice is perspective or the grid work of a city. When we see the same places everyday we don’t tend to pay as much attention. Yet, we always tend to see something slightly different each time we observe something.
This concept is what has inspired my current work. I am not interested in perspective or making things correct. I am painting what it’s like for me when I walk down the street. Some things focus others fade. There is not one viewpoint or horizon line. Those things change when looking in numerous directions and in different Therefore, I am painting realistically in a personal sense but the work itself takes on a semi- abstracted feel. The experience of looking at many things at once changes the perspective.
I use photographs as a reference since I paint in a studio rather than outdoors. I take the photos myself after picking a place that I find interesting. However, I do not follow the photograph entirely. The photograph does not limit me. I look at is as a starting point. I can return to the location of the photo and sketch or re-experience being there. Color and light is important to me as well as composition. I am constantly trying to be more aware of these things in my work.
While my work is about my environment, it is not personal. Anyone can view my work and take something different from it. I find it interesting to hear other people relate their view or interpretations. After all, different points of view were my initial inspiration.
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