Inverted Spectrum #16
This is one in a long series of works that I have painted in this series over the last couple years the one panel has been mirrored then inverted then fractured to compliment the composition and keep the transition interesting. The two opposing spectral scales naturally for a warm coo l contrast to the composition making it more vibrant.
Detail of one panel
Dynamic Terrestrial Stratum 20″X20″ acrylic on canvas
This is a work of earth and slate tones that interplay with layered strata and curvilinear splines and diagonals in juxtaposition with one another and the raw texture within each cell
One and One Half Diptych 30″X50″ acrylic on canvas
Abstract composition of contrasting vivid colours mimicking stained glass is reminiscent of the Bauhaus and Popart movements in feel and a lively composition.
Violet Magenta #3 16″X20″ acrylic on canvas
This painting contrasts the warm Magenta with cool violets with highlights of blue and red using a free form composition of splines.
Spectral Diptych #2 acrylic on canvas 24″ X 55″
This work consists of a colour spectrum ranging from magenta to violet. The gradations have been fractured horizontally in order to stagger the colour transitions and to enhance the composition. I also incorporated spectral highlights that work in the opposite direction of the primary structure of the painting as a juxtaposition giving the painting more movement and depth.
Abstract Cobalt Spline Geometry #1 20″ X 20″ X 2″ Acrylic on canvas
This composition is a free form composition of steel and cobalt blue contrasted by neutral greys and warm beiges.
Square Slate strata Geometry #3 20″X20″X1,75″acrylic and modeling paste on canvas
This geometry uses natural stone colours and rock strata as it’s inspiration ,combined with splined cell structure and concentric circles that give the impression of melding all the elements as the row of circles passes horizontally across the canvas. I often combine representation of natural elements with structured geometries as a an interface with natural world and the scientific that seeks to defines it in more linear terms.
Dynamic Chapin Tapestry 74″ X 40″ Acrylic and Modeling paste on canvas
This is a composition that utilizes various decorative elements found in Guatemalan textiles. There is a transformation of patterns along the horizontal plane suggesting the movement of the two circular kites along the central plane. Colours and pattern like these are commonly worn among the native women selling their wares at the open market complimenting with the colour of the fresh produce they sell.
This work was commissioned by Ian Salt who gladly participated in the investigation of using the textile geometries that had intrigued me enough to want to paint this work
Vivid Free Form Triptych #1
This composition of 40″ X 65″ Triptych of Acrylic paint and modeling paste on canvas. A free form composition which combines fractured splines and arches and is anchored by horizontal, vertical and circular geometries with vivid contrasts of “Hot” and “Cold” colors. This work is in the private collection of Andrew Langton.
