Paintings by Cynthia Ellis
2 Dogs Art Space has pleasure in exhibiting the artworks of Cynthia Ellis who is an international painter from America and Australia, following is some statements by her about her studio praxis with a link to her web page for further study of her painting Praxis.
Art Statement for the 2 Dogs Art Space Exhibition
Painting
During the first 15 years of my arts practice, I focused on the meaning
of my painting and how I was to develop my ideas. My exploration led
me to a lot of reflective time, The figure that predominates in these
works is of myself.
I look continuously at what my work means and how am I able to convey
this. I began to understand that my paintings belonged within my
personal perspective of my environment physically and emotively.
Here is another art statement by Cynthia's from her website please visit
to see further images of Painting
I have been asked on numerous talks with others about the paintings material, I'm asked, is it plastic moulding, mixed media, a filler, plaster even, what gives the paintings their thickness? The bulk of the material is gained through the application of large amounts of paint, which allows the material to be built up into large mounds. The surface can be changed during the process of the paintings development and in time long after the painting is completed (see pull painting before and current image). The material itself is in part how I respond to the work; colour and bulk thereby creating my own interaction of act and react situation scenario. My painting practice is a solo act and self absorbed to a point. I also enjoy the timely process throughout the painting and at the completion of a painting, while the surface continues to change throughout the drying process. I find this an exciting aspect to the paintings development, which can be surprising and even compelling. Its as if the paint is alive and continues to grow through change and climate. I think of the material as a physical being, an extension of my body into another body as conveyed through the paint material. In this sense, the paintings are almost human.
Cynthia Ellis
Link to Cynthia's webpage
http://www.cynthiaellis.com.au/gallery/gallery.html
