Solstice by W.S.HOLT GALLERY in Kallista

As a contemporary abstract artist, I have always believed in encapsulating a deeper sense of authenticity in every artwork. For me, art is more than an image, it becomes a presence that influences the environment or space around it. Art, especially abstract, innately demands the embodiment of an almost tangible physical power. That body of the artwork dramatically effects the viewers interaction with the piece. Thus, I always aspire to preserve my initial inspiration, as I attempt to impart a sense of immediacy in my work. Through necessity or design, for the last twenty years my work has revolved around the ability to recycle disused and discarded paint. This process has been the driving force behind my painting practice, inherently promoting a multisensory creative experience. Thus, if followed faithfully through reworking and rethinking the layers of paint, hidden depths develop, and textures emerge. This vacillating spectrum of natural influences coinciding with my human intent as an artist has not only formed my approach to art making but has informed my artistic experience. Whist this method of creativity involves a process of precision, decision and trust, the outcome ultimately infuses a palpable presence within my artwork for all to see.