In-Flux 12 Painting

The proceedings of our daily events, the stories in our lives, are coordinated by various forces. This series of non-objective expressionist works aim to present the characteristics of this metaphysical energy: flow, movement, and freedom. Through bold and thin gesture lines, and the contrast of value, colour, and space, it is an expression of life through imagery. The process of creating such images starts with a variety of sketches, each sketch only containing the boldest lines in the painting. Sketches are then selected to create a polytych piece, or a standalone piece. Broad brush strokes are used to create both the gentle and bold line work, several layers of gesso helps to soften lines. In between layers of brushwork, relief prints are made onto the canvas with Styrofoam engravings. In softening the impressions of the prints, a cushioned material such as Styrofoam instead of wood, and applications of water on the matrix are effective. The process for this series has been progressional in development, and as a result many pieces contain different aspects of the process. It is done on the gallery wrapped canvas, with no need for framing, ready to hang and signed on the back. It is sealed with varnish.