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"Tidal Study: Emerald" by Robin Denevan
- Item Number
- 330
- Estimated Value
- 1200 USD
Item Description
2015, Decanted Oil on Steel, 16 x 16
Item Special Note
Artist Statement: Metal Decantations My work is about process with an emphasis on the organic properties of the materials I use & how they mimic nature & landscape. With my Encaustic paintings I use a vocabulary of techniques to create a space. Ink & Acrylic stain & bleed on the canvas creating a sketch. The splatters & glazes of oil fluidly represent the effects of water & reflection. Lines & gouges in the wax form trees. Beeswax blends & diffuses creating atmosphere. I do not render a landscape as much as I allow the materials to naturally create one. The steel series developed from the same approach. I began to notice the buildup of residue on the inside of the buckets I use to wash my brushes. The patinas of paint created a beautiful gradation of color & texture. Concurrent with these observations were my walks along the inlets of San Francisco Bay. My painting studio rests on the shores of India Basin. The low tides create patterns of kelp, & earth that blend into the tranquil waters. I use steel sheets so that I can work on a smooth & consistent surface. The sheets are sanded, sometimes primed & submerged in several gallons of mineral spirits. I pour oil paint into the solution & mix it until it is cloudy. Over the period of several days the particles of oil color precipitate & leave sediment on the aluminum. After the oil has completely separated from the mineral spirits I repeat the process with another color. I will sometimes sand or manipulate the surface after the bath. The painting is sealed with a protective finish & magnetized a wood frame.
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