re-print from Artist Talk Magazine blog:
Having some collectors with limited space and often narrow staircases in our region of Germany, combined with my own space constraints, has me, in my newest in-progress series, going deeper into polyptychs.
Historically, polyptychs were popular, especially in the 15th Century for storytelling (to an illiterate public), very often depicting religious scenes, one part of a message/scene per panel. Because they also, often, had „doors“ or were hinged, they could be closed or protected for travel.
All of those needs are not my needs in this century, but nonetheless, the idea "polyptychs“ can be adjusted. My oeuvre is chock-full of flexibility and multi-fill-in-the-blank. I am, afterall, looking at mixing up folk tales, mythology, science and metaphysics. So, it’s great when multiple people see and experience multiple stories and messages. I want people to discuss and opine.
In my last series, I began making diptych’s (2 canvases). Inspired by one of my collectors, I began looking at new ways (for me) of creating one work on multi-canvases. Especially appealing is one of my latest compositions where all four pieces form a headshot of a warthog. Separate, they can be rotated and mix and matched to provide a different look and maybe other figures will be seen. One art connoissuer told me it’s like cloudwatching.
See you next time,
J
If you’d like to see more, please visit my IG at: jordana.rae.studio or come on over to the atelier for a visit! (virtual or otherwise)
Change is a constant; the same river cannot be crossed more than once.
13. April - 19. Mai 2024
Wir laden Sie und Ihre Begleitung zur Eröffnung der Ausstellung
am Freitag, 12. April um 19.00 Uhr herzlich ein.
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Inviting you to join us for the Vernissage at 7pm on April 12 at the Kunst- und Gewerbeverein in Regensburg, Germany. Hope to see you there!
Never too late; there is ALWAYS something to learn.
Image title: "Titans on the Eastern Hill"
120 x 100 cm oil on canvas
15 remarkable people, 1 fine master painter teacher, 1 yoga instructor and cinnamon roll baker, 2 ateliers, 1 kitchen, and a TON of good energy (and PAINT!)
There is only one material absolutely essential in my studio; oil paint and/or a combination of pigments and linseed oil so i can make my own.
“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” – Confucius
“Inside you there’s an artist you don’t know about… say yes quickly, if you know, if you’ve known it from before the beginning of the universe.” -Rumi
The I AM YOU exhibit found in Florence, Italy is a great success. Amazing artists and a wonderful show.
This year's show is a wonderful mix of sculpture, drawings, paintings...
Main photo of my triptych, "The Big Catch", acrylic on canvas.
Just some thought nibbles on what traveling does for me; to relax, inspire, motivate.
Through opposing force we grow.
Taking a break? Nah! Just refocus on what nourishes.
Working at not freaking out over the new.
MarshallTerrence has written, "intervention art is simply using the world around us as a sort of “recycling” project to up-cycle it into art, just like turning old clothes into new items. Like ripping your jeans up to give them a more grungy look or painting on them."
Creating new spaces with positive vibes
As artists, we must create.
When we don't create, we are not artists
The drying aka oxidizing times of oil paintings varies. Most would say, however, that they are thoroughly "dry" after about 100 years. Soooo romantic.
Mary Ann and Team will be receiving new works (oil on canvas) this week. They have been voted Best Art Gallery 2022 by Fort Lauderdale Magazine.
Incredible location, great atmosphere, competent, interesting artists.
Extending a warm welcome to Redwood Art Group's writers for choosing me as one of 6 artists to spotlight for Spectrum Miami 2022. Many thanks!
When creating art, be courageous in changing something that may already be "finished", may already be "published", but may not yet have found a new home aka "sold." (or you just don't like the way it looks/feels.
*In German*
Valerie Fischer and her camera crew showed up at the studio for a talk about life and living in Germany.
Lovely article by Marianne Sperb about a fantastic experience exhibiting at Krones' gallery in Neutraubling, Germany.
Catching up; a note of thanks to Circle Foundation for the Arts for the inclusion in issue 31
QUESTIONS ANSWERED #1:
DO YOU LISTEN TO MUSIC WHILE YOU ARE WORKING IN YOUR STUDIO/ATELIER?
Source: M. in Munich "ArtMUC", October 2022.
iPhones, boats, water and Italy
Looking back at Top 99 Regensburg photoshoot with Claudia Niebauer and Andreas Fuchs (the talented photographer)
Over-sized, gigantic artworks on wood, canvas or other supports is not always practical, even though the visual impact is often impressive. For those who wish to fill up more wall space, however, while adhering to ease of transport or hanging, polyptychs could be the creative answer.
To see "Peaceful Vigilance" in it's warthog form, use this link: https://jordanarae.com/GalleryMain.asp?GalleryID=202507&AKey=ETWC4N8D
Welcome Visitors! to my newly designed pages of art and dialogue; I'm glad you could make it.
