George Fortier

I am interested in juxtaposing styles or images in the same painting.

My influences are many so combining and utilizing them sometimes creates the unexpected.

Lately, I have been using many photos of myself (past and current) as source material for paintings.

Up until the very end, the image remains fluid, so the sense of discovery is always imminent, and satisfying.

Simply put, I paint because I love the creative process - the process that I am trying to comprehend and know.

With every new piece, I get closer to understanding that the finished painting is not so important anymore, as is the process and the life which it represents.

RECENT PRESS:

2004
Cochran, Michael, "New Art in Newport," Overview, Arts Media, Summer
Van Sicien, Bill, "Fill'er up with hip art," Live, Providence Journal, July 1-5

1984
Muller, Christian, ed, "George Fortier in Der Galerie Zum Glashuus," Luzerner Nueste Nachrichten, Luzern, Switzerland, May 16
Pantalone, John, "New Talent Painting Competition," Art New England, April 5
Pantalone, John, "What Happens, Happens, George Fortier Lets His Paintings Take Him Where It Will," Feature, Newport This Week, March 8
Pantalone, John, "Newport Artist Steals a Nice Show," Newport This ...