by urban-acupuncture | Jan 12, 2018 | Art, Community
ARTIST STATEMENT- David Stichweh
The photographs in the exhibition are weeds and faded flowers photographed on a light box. Why focus on weeds and faded flowers – plant forms we mostly ignore and discard? Because once we truly “see” them we discover the beauty of shape, line, pattern, movement. The photographs focus attention on these visual elements and gives voice to the unique forms and structures of these often overlooked subjects, and hint at the forces which shaped them.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
I taught photography in the Art Department at Otterbein University for thirty years retiring in December, 2009. I have a Bachelor of Arts from Otterbein, A Master of Divinity from United Theological Seminary, and a Master of Fine Arts from Rochester Institute of Technology.
by urban-acupuncture | Aug 22, 2016 | Art, Community, What we sell at our clinic..
Natalie Hess – Artist Statement
By day I work as a graphic designer, and many times that skill-set flows over into my painting and printmaking through text or layout. This body of work, however,
focuses on more abstract themes. I rarely had a subject in mind when creating these pieces. Rather, this work was driven by process and detail.
I love learning new techniques, but my main goal isn’t to master a particular style. Learning the style and then changing it or pushing it to be my own is what drives my
art. Bold, rich colors draw me in, and I tend to work with such colors often. Details in my art include subtle lines and added pieces, such as embroidery. I enjoy
being able to look at a piece as a whole, but then get closer and see the intricate lines and strategically placed details. For me, this adds another layer to the piece.
