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"Art to me is an anecdote of the spirit and the only means of making
concrete the purpose of its varied quickness and stillness."

Mark Rothko

There seems to be so many disturbing and troubling images being presented to the public today. Turning on the television requires an almost toughening of spirit to digest the majority of programing. Additionally, newspapers and magazines headline societies current malady. In a personal response to this type of negative imagery, I concentrate on providing a visually meditative, potentially even spiritual moment on an individual level.

My paintings address this content revelation through the formal use of atmospheric space, personalized scale, and evocative color schemes (which are inspired by the glowing sunsets and sunrises here in Central Illinois). The watercolor medium has always been a passion of mine. "Watercolor is a form of breathing color, and to me has the sensation of an incantation", states watercolorist Paul Jenkins. It lends itself to soft, translucent passages of color that evoke ethereal atmospheric sensations. Something about deep space and rich colors touches an inner resonance within me.

In my photos, the importance of visually activating the imagination occurs through the use of double exposure and within images which reflect unusual patterns of light or vantage points. Altering reality in my double exposure prints, transforms a traditional subject by juxtaposing it with another image that appears to be out of context. I am drawn to the interweaving of separate layers of reality into one. The repetition of patterns, light, and textures which move to and from the picture plane visual intrigue me. The result of this technique makes the images more mysterious and elusive. As another artist Francis Bacon states, "The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery."

I hope you enjoyed your visit through Midwestern Chronicles Art Gallery! Please visit again to view new work and additional artists.

 

THE WATCHERS ON THE BRIDGE

8" x 11 1/2"
Gelatin Silver Print
1996

SUNSET, CLINTON LAKE

7" x 10"
Watercolor
1997

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