SHANNON BOYLE
CURIOSITY: a strong desire to know or learn something.
Valentine Mixed media painting on canvas by Shannon Boyle.
At Delurk:
May 7 - May 30, 2021
ARTIST’S STATEMENT | SHANNON BOYLE
Playful exploration. I use colors and shapes that appeal to me at the moment. It is a spontaneous process with no boundaries, each piece taking on its own individual path. I step into the studio, gravitate to a color, turn up the music* and begin laying down marks.
Most paintings are the result of layers and layers of color, mark making and, in some cases, the incorporation of bits of earlier failed creations. I enjoy watching images and patterns emerge through the constructing and deconstructing of each layer. The starting point of a piece is rarely remotely similar in look and feel to the outcome.
Each work of art is the result of its own unique flow, color scheme and images - a reflection of the moment at hand. They are indicative of life to me - constantly changing, shifting, revealing small joys and unpredictable surprises. Curiosity keeps me moving through the creative process, wondering what will give way next. This has been a particularly unusual year+ for many and how I experienced it came out in my paintings.
Materials include acrylic, spray paint, pastels, pencil and inks.
*Dear neighbors, if you happen to see this, thank you for letting my playlist float over the fence.