"Water Garden 12"
"Water Garden 11"
"Water Garden 10"I am continuing to develop work based on the theme of water. These four small pieces will be part of a group exhibit at New Editions Gallery in the Fall.
As I have mentioned before, water is fundamental to life on this planet, yet we often take it for granted - especially in the developed world. Because we are so connected to this simple molecule we ignore our mutual dependence to our own peril. When we do take notice, it can evoke both beauty and fear. This psychological tension is part of the power of our relationship to water - a seemingly endless source of inspiration, metaphor and myth. Yet, as with all things pertaining to life, the sustaining principle is balance, which I believe is best nurtured through awareness and appreciation. My hope is that these works can be received and enjoyed on simple experiential terms as well as serve to draw attention to the ideas I am exploring with them.
Stylistically I have taken multiple aspects of the subject, from microscopic views to abstracted patterns, and juxtaposed them in the same plane. The effect I'm after is a broad meditative impression with many potential passages of attention, rather than a single focal point or narrative. The compositional device of an asymmetrical grid holds the varied elements together and further states the message of dynamic balance.
