The beauty of art is the exploration of new ideas and the experimentation with materials in order to convey them. One concept often leads to another.It is interesting when my work leads me in a direction that I hadn't anticipated. What is more fascinating, is that I remain captivated by this process. I have not even begun to touch upon, what it is I came here to do in NYC. My original intent was to integrate materials into my paintings. At present, I am becoming more intrigued by the process of painting.The aluminum, hardware and new drill, remain untouched. I am confident that I will use them, but perhaps not during this residency program.
I have been focused upon the figure as subject matter and surface pattern. One of my critiques addressed the fact that I often do not successfully merge the two. They are distinct entities. So I decided to explore that idea of including both the figure and pattern, making them appear united but playing on the fact that they genuinely are separate. In the piece featuring the young red haired girl, I intentionally dissolved her hair and dress into patterns without any regard for light, form or contour. The pattern is "flat" much like wallpaper but the viewer's eye may be fooled into believing that it makes sense. Nothing makes sense in Judy's world by the way:)
Eventually I would like to exclude the figure, except perhaps the suggestion of a face or hands, and concentrate on real and implied texture. I would paint texture and then gradually have it evolve into tangible form by adding textiles, threads and other materials.
Today I will be at the MOMA...one of my favorite NYC art museums and tomorrow we are attending a group trip to the Hamptons to visit galleries and artist's studios.
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Like red "haired girl" painting. I enjoyed our brief Friday phone talk topic. Don't force anything or anybody. JDR
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ReplyDeleteI have learned not to be reactive and that when feelings are misinterpreted or not reciprocated, I have learned to let go, however difficult. I will not "force", nor will I resist new experiences. I know that it is through my art that I will discover joy, love, contentment and hopefully share something of value with others. Despite great absences, there is great beauty and the promise of what will, and can be, is inspiring. My art has brought you into my life and I am extremely grateful and appreciative for that. Uncle John, I am an optimist and in Judy's world, I only "see" beauty. Beth Anne and I hope that you hold on tight and stay with us:) Thank you JDR. It's all good:)