Sometimes, in order to keep going with ones work, one needs to take pause for a moment. This year, I have taken somewhat of a pause, at the same time I’ve allowed my self expression by continuing my daily practice, while exploring some new territory.
Works in progress….’The Cave’ series…inspired by the caves at Tomohawk Beach, Dunedin and of course my introspective mood of late.
It has ultimately led me back to where I began more than 20 years ago. Thin veils of pigment and glaze, used to create layers of dimension. It is interesting how this matches my internal energy since relocating to the South Island of NZ from the USA.
The final years of living on Bainbridge Island had me vested in very detailed works, using many layers to convey the intricacies and complexity of the emotions I felt in my environment. I feel a sense of calm in my current surrounds and it is showing in my work.
I am still exploring this new series, but it is all coming together finally. That is the discipline of being an artist, one has to front in the studio every day to allow what needs to come forward. Sometimes we have an inkling, sometimes it is blind faith but the reveal along the way is always stimulating.
I am yet to know when I will be showing this body of work but I am creating it all the same. Primarily, creating is for my own well being but the moment of sharing is very exciting and I look forward to that too.