Abstraction

(ab'strakSH(e)n) 1. The quality of dealing with ideas, existing in thought. 2. Freedom from representational qualities in art. 3. The process of considering something independently of its associations, attributes or concrete accompaniments.
STATEMENT As many photographers know, you have to "take a lot to get a few"! With this series of abstract photographs, Im often asked "what is this?" or "where is that?" Unfortuately, I cannot recall a lot of them!! Many of these abstract images are created in my studio by manipulating a light source that is directed, refracted or reflected on or through various objects such as metal, glass and assorted materials. Some are extreme closeups of paint "remnants" (ie: drips, spills, splashes etc) from my mixed-media work that was on my studio work tables or floors. Other images are created from exterior locations (ie: streets, walls, beaches etc) with macro photos of the 'obvious' but 'unnoticed'. They may be intentionally 'out of focus', long exposures or heavily pixilated! The images, after being uploaded and edited, are then printed on canvas producing a reasonable facsimile of an abstract "painting"! A select few are then chosen to be embellished with varied mixed media to create a signed, 'one-of-a-kind' painting and limited edition prints. Being abstract art, I feel they have the most impact when they are presented in a larger format (ie: 20”x 30” up to 40"x 60"), framed or unframed, on a museum quality canvas.
The canvases are specially developed for HP Latex printing technology and is HP certified. The prints use the latest HP Latex Inks with their surface-treatment technology to producing rich, vibrant colors. Every print is produced on high quality canvas fabric that is stretched taut over a hand-made spruce wood frame with cutting-edge technologies to provide a print the most accurate reproduction with superb color reproduction and image sharpness. I have always tried to create work that has a strong, emotional impact that draws a viewer in and evokes a response that can be initiated by one’s own personal perceptions.

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