Unfamiliar Territory - Turtle Gallery, Deer Isle, August 17 to September 6
I moved to Maine in 1975 and initially explored varied painting subjects. Eventually, I was captivated by the landscape, and have been painting Maine spaces since 1979. Maine landscapes have taught me about light, color, and the forms of natural structures. They excel in imparting lessons about fleeting light and rugged contours. Their variations continue to capture my interest and have become my favorite visual resource.
That fascination carries over to other places that I visit.
While traveling, the embedded triggers of light, layers of structure, color,
and movement kick in at unexpected moments, when I notice, acknowledge, and
document them with a camera. Eventually I begin to see unfamiliar spaces with
the same eyes that see Maine, following the observation cues that have been
developed by living and working here.
These paintings are selections from the series in which I have responded with paint to places that I have traveled.
Shanghai Night, 11x14
Sabino Canyon, January, 11x14
Luberon Valley, Provence, 11x14
Sonoran Desert, Wasson Peak, 11x14
Unfamiliar Territory will be exhibited at Turtle Gallery in Deer Isle, Maine from August 17 to September 6.