Vadim Katznelson

 Blend - Vadim Katznelson

acrylic - polymer gel on board

21" x 9.5", 2012

This week I have been featuring artists from the Roy Boyd Gallery.  There has been something about the work of each artists that for me, connect the work at least visually, with textile materials.  My last artist is Vadim Katznelson whose focus, according to the gallery, is "pushing the paint".

Polar Moment - Vadim Katznelson

acrylic paint and mixed media on board

43" x 66", 2010

The gallery states that there is no element other than paint used in the making of these objects.  Despite that knowledge, I can not look at these works without seeing the potential for working with fabric in a similar manner.  There is no disrespect intended to Katznelson and the process he has developed.  I love it, especially the shiny surfaces and the smears of colors.

To see more of Katznelson's work visit: http://vadimkatznelson.com/

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Joan Livingstone

Odds and Ends - Joan Livingstone
Felt/Dye/Thread/Acrylic Paint/Grommets
44" x 144" x 3", 2005

Joan Livingstone is the third artist I'm featuring this week from the Roy Boyd Gallery in Chicago, IL.  I mentioned in my previous posts that one of the connecting threads between the works I've selected has to do with the visual appearance of the work in that it appears it could have been made using textile materials.  Joan Livingstone's work IS made from textile materials.

Migrations 5.58 - Joan Livingstone
Felt/Thread/Grommets
64" x 67" x 7", 2005

I believe my first introduction to Livingstone's work was a description of a workshop at Haystack school on Deer Island, ME.  I loved the edges of the work and the textural surfaces.  This work has strong references to skins/pelts/hides.  It is mysterious and beautifully constructed.  She also makes sculpture but the references to fabric and stitching can be clearly seen.

When you visit Livingstones personal website, give the program time to start as there is an interesting slide show of her work on the homepage.  This slide presentation gives a good idea of the breath of her work.

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Anthony Sorce

This week I am featuring artists from the Roy Boyd Gallery in Chicago.  All of the work of these artists attracted me in part due to their use of shape, texture, color and the overall feeling that while the work has been made with paint, paper etc., it could have been constructed with fabric.  Anthony Sorce is the second in this series.

Crossover - Anthony Sorce

acrylic, dry pigment, gel on board

20.75" x 16.75" framed, 2005

Those of you who know my personal work can easily see why I might be attracted to Sorce's work.  His interest in shape and space are both very important to me.  I also connect to the statement on the galley site about his work:

"Anthony Sorce is committed to developing a physically engaged way of making art that is open to chance.  He wants to be simultaneously involved in and removed from his process, harmoniously melding ideas from both Abstract Expressionism and something closer to Conceptual Art."

Journey - Anthony Sorce

acrylic, dry pigment, gel on board

23.25" x 19.25" framed, 2005

You can view more of this body of work at: http://anthonysorce.com/home.html

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Brigitte Riesebrodt

This week I am featuring artists discovered through Pinterest and all are represented by Roy Boyd Gallery in Chicago, IL.  Today's artist is Brigitte Riesebrodt.

Chicago by Brigitte Riesebrodt

oil, wax, collage on canvas

50" x 52", 2004

I am always interested in work which appears it might be constructed from fabric so I was immediately drawn to the work of Brigitte Riesebrodt.  The gallery says her work references Renaissance era painting and nature.  She employes layering techniques with paint, wax, and paper which stress the sensual aspects of these materials.

Sand 1 by Brigitte Riesebrodt

paper, wax, collage on board

10" x 10", 2009

Notice the sizes of these two works.  One is roughly 52 inches square and the second one 10 inches square.  

If you do a search on Brigitte Riesebrodt you will find a number of places to view more work and read about this accomplished artist.

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