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Solace Painting
United States
Painting, Latex on Canvas
Size: 36 W x 24 H x 2 D in
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About The Artwork
Although I have never been scuba diving (I live next to the TN River, not an ocean) I am still fascinated with it. As a firefighter I often used an SCBA, and once even dove under water with it. However, I've never spent any real time in a world which humans are separated from so decisively. Next to going to space, this is the penultimate other worldly experience. When I came across a photo of this woman, she looked so peaceful in her retro bathing suit, in this world that was not her own, I knew I had to capture that on canvas. The colors also had to match that idea of solace, so I spent weeks remixing colors to get just the right palette that would be bold but also homogenous and peaceful. The pinks, yellows, and purples needed to have enough tension to pull a viewer in, while also settling their soul. Pop art often places emphasis on extremes of color, but I wanted something unique in this piece that welcomed a viewer in and softened their mood, much like Hockney. The tints of the colors allow them to stand apart on their own, while also complimenting and softening each other. I hope that this piece will serve as a dynamic work of art for your home, but also one that calms your mood after a long day.
Details & Dimensions
Painting:Latex on Canvas
Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:36 W x 24 H x 2 D in
Frame:Not Framed
Ready to Hang:Yes
Packaging:Ships in a Box
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I spend a great deal of time exploring color; it’s subjective nature, it’s ability to arouse feelings in the subconscious, and the way it creates depth in two dimensional space. Shades and tone play a vital role in my images, giving emphasis to a certain detail, creating space between two elements, or adding a sense of gravity or levitation. I often think of how children see the world as I paint; simple shapes, bright, new colors, and a knowledge of themselves that often gets lost as they age. As a kid I knew my place in the world and didn’t care about my place in history. I’d like the simplicity of that life back. I love old things…. from my 17 year old dog to my 51 year old truck, from jazz to boxing; the ingrained narrative of things that have withstood time. I don’t buy into the concern for celebrity that plagues the modern digital age. I long for the days when people spent more time on porches with neighbors and less time in front of screens. I graduated with a degree in art from The University of Georgia and spent years chasing other careers; from sales to firefighting. Fourteen years later, after a serious injury, I found myself picking up art again. I now create art full time, and live in Chattanooga, TN with my wife and a herd of elderly animals.
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