This talk, given at Studio IX gallery, covers why I paint, my process, and my progress so far as an artist. It also reveals an unresolved insight about art and concept that I’m exploring.
Take a look: https://youtu.be/JwDcjDO-Ggw?si=epelYMwzz91xiU9I
This Painting Records My Inner Conflict
This is my painting process: Play > Narrow into an intention > Rebel against the intention. In other words, a painting that fights against itself. What’s valuable about this is that it includes conflict and harmony, beauty and ugliness. It is an exploration into loving our whole selves—even the parts we reject and try to keep hidden. Here’s an example. It is the eighth iteration of the abstract discovery painting.
Iteration 8. Three feet square. Oil on canvas.
aM all Banner One Complete
After many months, the first aM all Banner is finished…
The Call. Six feet square. Acrylic on canvas.
Detail.
Detail.
Abstract Discovery
Iterations of a single painting over six weeks. The piece is three feet square, oil on canvas.
Iteration 7
Iteration 6
Iteration 5
Iteration 4
Iteration 3
Iteration 2
Iteration 1
Origin Opening
This was a lovely night celebrating mind, body, soul, and connection….
Origin Promotion 4
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Origin Promotion 3
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Origin Promotion 2
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Origin Show is Up
Images from the Origin show, now hanging at Studio IX…
Greg Antrim Kelly lends his kindness and wisdom in hanging the show.
Origin Show Promotion 1
Studio IX promotion…
