"South of No North" 3 Artists of Conscience at the Beverly Art Center
Event Type:
ExhibitFriday, October 2, 2009 - Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Part of Chicago Artists Month
Reception, October 10, 7-9pm
Victor A. Lopez - Artist Statement
My
abstractions originate from a desire to create and explore the possible
dynamics between line, color, shape and grace. The driving force behind
this passion for painting is the process of the act rather than the end
result or outcome and has been motivated by continuously reinventing
myself through my art. My paintings take shape through layers of color
and line drawings painted intuitively at the start of every piece,
which remain as the structure and subject being painted throughout a
workʼs completion. Each line is based on the previous one, and comes to
life through impulsive color combinations and artistic decision-making.
Although I do not intentionally refer to actual objects or figures,
subconscious association of shapes and outlined forms sometimes suggest
them. I am inexplicably drawn to the endeavor of creating tension on
the canvas and then working steadily to resolve it.
http://www.viclopez.com
http://www.re-title.com/artists/victor-lopez.asp
Studio: 2846 W. North Avenue #H
Chicago, IL. 60647
#773-954-2653
Erik DeBat - Artist Statement
DeBat
considers his artwork contemporary urban canvases where he enjoys
commenting on society and things he loves. His work is borne from the
energy of life around him. The artwork and installations are driven by
popular culture, punk rock, and fashion. His use of symmetries and
colors intuitively transcend throughout his work with the use of
photography, typography, drawing and printing techniques. "Art making,
for me begins with subconsciously capturing the energy around me and
working to interpret popular culture into what is inspiring me. I like
symmetries and an organic design method. I use color, image, movement,
drawing, and type to help achieve my visual ideas."
www.erikdebat.com
Studio - 2612 W. Nelson 3rd FL
Chicago, IL. 60618
#312-914-4193
Kingdom Kilpatrick
http://kingdomkilpatrick.blogspot.com/
#773-720-7055
Contact Email:
carla@beverlyartcenter.org