Artist Statement:

Personal emotion, as well as a fascination with ephemeral beauty are the foundations for my paintings. They represent an instant of beauty, fused with emotion, that like every other instant is changed by time and nature.

My early work is defined by bold colors and highly patterned brushstrokes used to emphasize nature’s ceaseless energy. Creative yearning and curiosity are pushing me to experiment with new techniques, mediums and subject matter. The “Caribbean Light” series considers the intensity of sunlight in the desolate island chain of the Caribbean Sea, from saturation to overexposure.

To be born in Seattle was a lucky accident. Wide travel in the Northwest and world have made me aware of place. I have been painting since 2002. Long before that I was interested in taking and developing pictures. The colors, patterns and textures of nature in my photos serve as a basis for my paintings in which I celebrate the energy of nature.

 

 

Contact Ianthe:: iantheart@yahoo.com