This is a new painting that I’m showing today to talk a bit about the use of chaotic texture under the surface of the painting. This piece, titled Every Voice Is Heard , is a prime example of what I’m trying to achieve with my surfaces. I want there to be a sense of underlying randomness and chaos, as well as a feeling of foreboding, that counterbalances the order and restraint of the painting itself. I feel that the contrast of this confusion in the background to the harmony and determination in the foreground is as important as the contrast between light and dark, which this piece has as well. I think these multiple contrasting elements create a tension in this painting which makes this a pretty dynamic piece.
Every Voice Is Heard is an 18″ X 18″ canvas and will be in my Haen Gallery show in Asheville, NC. The opening is on Saturday, November 22 from 5:30 to 8:30.
I will also be giving a short gallery talk prior to the opening, at 5 PM. Gallery talks give me an opportunity to give an overview of the show and point out some things that may be overlooked during the opening. It also gives those who attend a chance to ask specific questions and learn a bit more about the work.
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