Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Labyrinth of Amber and Green


Back in my twenties before I became a painter I spent a bunch of time exploring LA's galleries and museums. I don't recall where I found the photography of Aaron Siskind but I found it truly striking. His work unveiled a world of abstract compositions in the most unlikely yet obvious places. Elegantly cropped images of neglected walls covered with peeling paint and boulder mounds are what stick in my mind the most. He set the bar high when it comes to learning to look and I'm still learning. My front yard is a great place for channeling Aaron. I often find my inspiration in nature's debris. A pile of kelp that washes up on the beach after a storm will always fascinate me. It's a labyrinth of amber and green waiting to be entered.   

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  1. My favorites are those white and magentas mixed in. There's lot of it in Cape Cod. Which beach are you on?

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  2. J'espère que vous ne vous perdez pas dans ce labyrinthe... Good idea

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  3. Love the colors. So rich but so soft. Be sure to post a picture of this when you are finished!

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  4. thank you, i will not get lost in this painting. i will get found.

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