I am a Painter of Suggestion
I am interested in
motion, storytelling, and the sincerity of mark making. I use the
seduction of rhythm and texture to create structures and form. These elements
become the basis for emotional bookmarks on the surface of our memories.
Because of their fluid nature, our imagination becomes fired by these
instances, enhancing a reality we want to know and one we think we’ve seen.
I am intrigued by the notion that while
black is supposed to be the absence of color, its reflective and absorptive
surface actually presents a variety of hues. I use different densities of black
color derived from hand ground Chinese Ink, carbon, mars and ivory acrylic
black and thickened onyx house paint. The resulting matte surfaces and
reflections of light mix with the intimacy of the paper to create an endless
depth. I mix this with a variety of textures and geometric forms to establish
an organic motion. Occasionally I use acrylic reds and golds or gold leaf in
the process. The layers in my work are structures and forms of emotions. They
are part of our individual consciousness, waiting to be touched and expressed.
"As a painter I explore
many different types of mediums and methods in art. Feel free to explore my
portfolios" www.donaldkolberg.com
