3 mini paintings by Rosa Phoenix
Here in the desert, I am learning to make art all over again.
That's because, I'm finding that my artistic language and tools that I use (painting, drawing, photography, collage) are inadequate to express what I see and feel here.
Inspiration is everywhere.
The sense of space, eternity and the scorching radiance of the sun are overwhelming.
The sense of space, eternity and the scorching radiance of the sun are overwhelming.
Visually, the desert is a stunning place, with sculptural rock formations, mountains and mesas, canyons, prickly plants, unusual wildlife.
Above all this, a great sky constantly unveils new wondrous shows of clouds, lightning, changing colors, light and stars.
I don't want to make "representations" of this landscape. That would result in a poor imitation of Mother Nature.
The great power I find in the desert is not what I see, but what I feel.
Above all this, a great sky constantly unveils new wondrous shows of clouds, lightning, changing colors, light and stars.
I don't want to make "representations" of this landscape. That would result in a poor imitation of Mother Nature.
The great power I find in the desert is not what I see, but what I feel.
How can I put this feeling into a painting?
These 3 mini paintings continue my experiments with horizontal bands of alternating colors.
These are more "painterly" and loose. These are not literal landscapes or skyscapes, but they suggest that.
These are more "painterly" and loose. These are not literal landscapes or skyscapes, but they suggest that.
