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| "Daybreak" watercolor |
LAND -----SKY-----WATER
I've been preparing for an exhibit at Tyler Art
Gallery@Oswego State Downtown. Yesterday I had an opportunity to see the space
which is located in an old bank in Downtown Oswego. It is conveniently located
near bookstores, restaurants and an artists' co-op/store. So I'm happy to be
surrounded by so much culture. And of course to be near the water.
Water plays a huge role in my work as it has been the
focus of so many pieces. Especially in those pieces where sky and water merge
almost seamlessly, so that you can't tell where the sky begins and the water
ends.
Other times water has served as a vehicle for
reflection and distortion of landscape with colors and shapes bouncing
recklessly across the picture plane.
The focus of this exhibit will be on landscape,
specifically on relationships between land, sky and water. I am intrigued by
the drama of light and moisture mingling in the air creating those silvery
spaces where land, sky and water connect, resulting in portrayal of atmosphere
rather than of a specific scene.
The unique characteristics and challenges of each
medium (watercolor, acrylic and pastel) will influence the final look of each
painting.
Locations: Bellingham WA, Dingle Ireland, Cape
Henlopen Delaware, Hull Massachusettes, St. Lawrence River, Grass Lake-- just
to mention a few
For the most part the locations in the paintings are
non-specific, except for a few landmarks which you will spot right away. The
show will open on Friday, November 4, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, with a reception open to
the public.
I hope to see you there!
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