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Complementary
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July, 2007
Acrylic on paper
20 x 16
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Dorothy
Sachritz,
Memphis,TN
email:art@dottiesachritz.com
website:www.dottiesachritz.com
Statement:
Color and form. Light and shadow. These make the drama and sense of
awe that I feel from the natural world around me. The wonder of the
earth and all that grows from it is breath-taking to me, and I feel
compelled to capture the intensity of color and the contrasts these
wonders provide.
The fruit of the earth, in whatever form, appears simple but is not.
The work can be described as abstract realism. The presentation is
simple and is usually abstract in composition, yet representational.
I find the earth and sky, in their many manifestations, equally compelling.
The Native American use of clay and earth in the adobe structures of
the Southwest reflects the unity of man and the universe. I try to
capture the drama and strength of the material and color.
Flowers have a drama of their own. The abstract quality of the form
creates
a play of shapes and values that negate the need to be truly representational.
But that remains for the viewer’s eye. The sharp contrasts,
shadows and line contribute to the brightness and intensity of the
work, even
with a limited palette. The same characteristics can be seen in the
still life paintings. These make use of objects that I find have
inherent beauty, and colors and forms that play against each other
to create
what I hope is a feast for the eyes.
Acrylic is my medium of choice. It allows me to vary the texture and the surface
of the painting. The quick drying time makes it possible to see just where the
work is going. I layer colors and use the opaque and transparent qualities of
various pigments to create the vibrancy of the paintings. Gold, silver and copper
leaf are sometimes incorporated for added interest and reflection of color and
light.
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