SHERYL DENBO

My work has been built on American Abstract Expressionism of the mid-20th century.  I have borrowed painting techniques and fabric designs from 18th century Europe, been influenced by the geometric patterns of traditional African cloth, and affected by the simplicity of Asian art.  Today my work is mostly about color and light. As the viewer moves, the paintings change with the changing light. Observing these paintings is like exploring the texture, color and space of a precious mineral.  The paintings delight the eye, inviting a long investigation of a palette that is at once simple and complex.  The quality of light at different times of day and in different seasons heightens the viewing experience.  Because we all see and feel light, color and space through our own unique individual and cultural lens, my work is accessible to everyones particular vision and experience.

I use a wide variety of intense, vibrant, and metallic paint, paper and fabric, applied with sponges, rags, towels, squeegees, and brushes, to create mixed media paintings that extend the boundaries of the canvas. Using classic materials while employing abstract techniques, closes the divide between traditional and contemporary, giving my work a dramatic, timeless and frequently three dimensional appearance.