DETAILS:
30" x 48"
Acrylic on Canvas
Original Artwork
Description: The Other is a mosaic of experiences, each piece contributing to the grand tapestry of the painting. Layered acrylic moves, melds and collides in a unified whole.
Themes around "the other" encourages reflection of how individuals or groups perceive and interact with those they consider different from themselves, prompting deeper contemplations and discussions that move us on the path of understanding, inclusivity, and empathy within societies.
“The Other” is a call to explore the diversity and uniqueness of individuals, and groups, celebrate the beauty of our differences. Ultimately, “The Other” is the beauty found in the disparate coming together in the kaleidoscope of humanity with each fragment reflecting a different shade of the human experience.
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Artist Statement:
I am an abstract painter who creates textured, multilayered acrylic paintings on large canvases. My process involves building up layers of acrylic paint, then sanding back to sculpt depth and dimension across the surface. I work in an intuitive, meditative way, etching and manipulating the paint to create intricate compositions. While abstraction is my focus, texture and subtle detail are also important elements in my work.
I want viewers to engage with my paintings up close, noticing the complexity achieved through my layered technique. My large-scale canvases are meant to draw viewers in and envelop them in the sensory, visual experience. While acrylic is often associated with flat color fields, I push the medium further by incorporating texture and depth. My aim is to find new possibilities in acrylic paint through experimentation with scale, layers and tactile surfaces. I see each painting as an opportunity to create an immersive, abstract escape for the viewer.
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