Linda's Revised Artist Statement and 2 works in Progress

Revised Artist Statement:

When I was young I would wait for that "light bulb" moment when things suddenly made sense and an idea would drop into my lap. Now, I am more interested in naming "problems" and finding solutions.  I am inspired by the forms I see and the sounds I hear and then enjoy figuring out the "how" and "why."  It is Kandinsky who inspires me most with his modern forms that assert themselves unconditionally.

My art tends to create itself while I work through my discovery process.  Sometimes, actually most times, I enjoy interacting with the work more than the final product. I enjoy attempting to show simultaneous contradictions in both media and subject matter. The exploration of materials is a vital part of my process. I enjoy experimenting with layers and creating contrast between textures. In my mind the materials used often outweigh the content, or perhaps, the materials speak as part of the content.

Series Specific Addition:

My series focuses on a simplistic form.  It was with nature and water ripples that I started, but moved into the creation of fluidity, movement, and depth by repeating this basic shape. I drew from nature when choosing wood as my base and found a beautiful contrast when choosing a square format.  Throughout my process, I created layers of acrylic, paper, ink, and water based medium.  It was through the layering of media that I discovered the contrast and transparency that I was seeking.