| Switching back
and forth between realistic
work and surrealistic
narratives clarifies my art and stimulates it. The surrealistic
works are inspired by my own emotional landscape and are closest
to my heart because they allow me to be the most expressive. At
the same time, I create them with the hope that they have a universality
which allows the viewer to bring his own interpretation to the work.
I can’t seem to avoid including elements of mystery, spirituality
and symbolism, all of which tantalize me and, I hope, tempt the
viewer to wander in and explore my landscape with me. The
way space and light evoke emotion and lure the viewer intrigues
me. They curve upon each other to create a sense of mysterious
illusion yet, at the same time they seem real.
My work in realism, which includes portraits
and figurative pieces, landscapes and still lives, allows me to
explore light and space in new ways, which then informs my surreal
work. Even the process of painting a simple object is magical.
Funnily enough, emotions often creep into these pieces as well
and you might find a piece that elicits joy or poignancy or something
even more mysterious.
Working in a variety of mediums allows for
freedom and contrast and growth. Most recently I have been working
in oils, though I have worked in charcoal, pastel and watercolor. |
