Layer upon layer ....
paint and paper
marks and gestures
metal and clay
textile and thread
Layer upon layer ....
of thoughts
and conversations
between
artist and medium...
medium and medium
artist and self
This intriguing piece by Jiyoung Chung is created with layers of joomchi paper. These pieces are hung several inches away from the wall and the shadows form yet another layer. See Jiyoung's website here.
"My process is one of intuition. This is not to say it is exclusively an impulsive act. But one in which I must trust the tools I have acquired for making art and rely on my gut reactions to guide the process. Lines dance. Scratches reveal. Thick layers hide. Passages of thread, repetitive marks and color interweave like the strips of a quilt." - Kristie Severn
Sculpture by Riusuke Fukahori. See more here
Riusuke Fukahori's work is a combination of painting and sculpture. This piece consists of layer upon layer of painted fish and cast resin.
All of these are so intriguing. I am always fascinated by layers. That last fish box is really amazing. Wouldn't you love to see it in person??
ReplyDeleteoh my that Nostrala piece with the fabric stretched on it is just ... so fabulous, like wings spanning the work... all are amazing ... really...
ReplyDeletelayers in art are particularly meaningful to me, like the layers of life, layers of the self; you gather the most wonderful groups of art here on your blog, this is a great collection illustrating that theme
ReplyDeleteI love layers! These are amazing works. I am off to go to the links.
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I actually like best the "poem" that starts off this post, but I see no one attributed to it, as you usually do. Does that mean this beautiful piece of writing is yours? Love it!
ReplyDeleteOoooh I just want to reach out, touch and explore each of these.
ReplyDeleteFabulous layers - I'm especially in love with Christian Heinrich's work and after reading her bio, can understand your love for her as well. Her description of discovering South Africa -
ReplyDelete-'Everything here is slightly more graceful and playful. The countryside here is formed by the animals and the people.'
Lots to look at and contemplate here -- off to follow more links -
xxoo
thank you Robyn for presenting this door opening & inspiring collection of wonderment!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy seeing what your good and curious eye finds in your wanders about the world. Exciting and inspiring finds and words, as usual!
ReplyDeletereading between the layers of your words
ReplyDeleteAs usual, there is some absolutely wonderful stuff here Robyn.
ReplyDeleteI do love the layers. Especially the ones in the box. Just makes you want to touch the texture. Makes tiny shadows. All are lovely. thank you for a sweet break.
ReplyDeleteI can see why you find these particular artists appealing. The subdued palettes and layers of meaning sit well with your own work. Thanks for all the links...fascinating.
ReplyDeleteHow fabulous, I'm off to check out Inga Hunter, I see great possibilities here for my Eco dyed fabrics.
ReplyDeletelayer upon layer of heart and soul, inspiration and imagination... these are fabulous Robyn!
ReplyDeleteas ever a most intriguing collection
ReplyDeleteexquisite discoveries- the shadows on the wall from the layered piece making another layer, wow. One piece reminded me of spiderwebs. So much to savor.
ReplyDeletethanks for the link to Charlene Abinante - you had me with the "paper clay". Great choices of artists, as usual.
ReplyDeleteWow! all those layers speak to me and ispire me - my own work seems to be moving in this direction. All of them are so inspiring.Thank you Robyn for putting together such a beautiful and inspiring post.
ReplyDeleteStunning and beautiful feast of artworks Robyn. Ritusuke Fukahori's piece is very captivating!
ReplyDeleteThese works are captivating, Robyn.
ReplyDeleteI love the feeling of wanting to know what's hiding inside or behind a layer.
The swirls and the scratching and the gritty.
Thank you so much for including my work here with these other beauties.
xox
roxanne
I was just taking another look so I could follow your links and I have to tell you that I love your poem too! The idea of the artist and medium and self all having a conversation is beautiful.
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Always the most inspiring posts, Robyn! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteR-what is not to love about the secrets that peek out from between lawyers; mystery, history, stories and texture. Thanks for your offerings. B
ReplyDeletethis collection has much for me to ponder. thanks.
ReplyDeleteA fine analysis of artists who are thinking in layers.
ReplyDeleteune belle trouvaille.. tissus chauve-souris, poissons-boite..toujours un émerveillement!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I crawled in Clint Eastwood's skin to make your day.
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Gorgeous textural layers. So earthy and primitive feeling... I could live with these in my home!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for providing layers upon layers of intriguing and exciting art work to explore by artists that I may not have otherwise discovered. It's encouraging and inspiring to see what real artists are creating in mixed media.
ReplyDeletePerfection! Your choices, your writing...heavenly. I keep visiting and enjoying...thank you Robyn!
ReplyDeleteOoo . . some words that come to mind as I look at these are "luscious, subtle complexity, nuanced surface" . . especially the 2D pieces. Always a feast for the eyes here, Robyn. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteRobyn, as usual your blog takes my breath away. Thank you for the link to Jiyoung's blog. Outstanding.
ReplyDeleteLove the layers. Great choices of artists. Probably lots of layers to choose from there, also. Your blogs are a great example of layers in a themed thesis!
ReplyDeleteWOW! I so love coming to visit your blog. Every single time I fall in love with artists I hadn't known before.
ReplyDeleteLisa at Greenbow, Riusuke's fish boxes are amazing aren't they?! I would enjoy seeing it in person.
ReplyDeleteCat, there are some amazing pieces on the Nostrala link. Go feast your eyes.
Thanks Linda, wherever I look there are layers.... my workspace is a mess!
Annie, enjoy the links. There are some great ones.
Heather, you are too sweet. I just jotted a few thoughts down without thinking of it as a poem.
Kathryn, I know the feeling :-)
Judy, I felt a strong connection to Christian's work. Many of the pieces were inspired by some of my most favourite places in South Africa.
Mo, glad you enjoyed exploring.
Thanks Leslie, I do far too much wandering!
Nance, living in the layers :-)
Weaver, enjoy!
PJ, ... I couldn't resist the box of layers.
Jo, too many delicious images... too little time
Ro, you will love Inga's work!
Laura, indeed... layers of inspiration and imagination.
India, glad you enjoyed the collection.
Shayla, it must take Jiyoung hours and hours to make the joomchi paper. I find the whole process fascinating.
Don, it's such a simple idea but the image of the layers of paper clay in a box had me hooked immediately.
Maya, glad you enjoyed the layers.
Kim, at first I thought they were real fish suspended in resin.
Thanks Roxanne, the timing was perfect. Your image just popped out at me while I was preparing my post.
Debrina, my pleasure :-)
Barry, layer upon layer of inspiration. I just love the internet!
Velma, happy pondering!
Wim, exactly!
Elfi, thank you.
Gwen, I can't resist the texture!
Louciao, what really amazes me is how artists just keep on creating such wonderful art.
Mary Ann, thank YOU for visiting. It makes it all worthwhile when people appreciate my blog.
Jann, glad you enjoyed the feast.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sand Hill Art, yes Jiyoung's work has given me much to ponder about.
Robin, I had to be ruthless :-) So many amazing images to choose from.
Jala, thanks so much.
Absolutely adore those Heinrich pieces- oh beautiful negative space!
ReplyDeleteJenny Verplanke is a favorite but I have found some artists here too... especially the last one - Fukahori.
ReplyDeleteI love the concept of layers.. something I strive for in my work too.