Anita Dawson
Mixed Media /
Painting
Momentary pleasures and eternal truths are both represented in my paintings; strangeness and delight are the motivating force in my selection of subject matter, a reflection of life as I see it.
In my body of work, it is hoped the viewer will see the physicality of paint, the drama of chiaroscuro, intense color and spatial relationships, all placed in a formal, even emblematic arrangement. These elements interweave various levels of illusion and reality to create a charged emotional atmosphere.
There is both comedy and serious intent in the odd juxtapositions that reflect our contemporary environment, one that is both transcendent and mundane. At the heart of my work is a belief that life-affirming universal truths can be found in these juxtapositions.
Please visit anita-dawson.squarespace.com for more images.
In my body of work, it is hoped the viewer will see the physicality of paint, the drama of chiaroscuro, intense color and spatial relationships, all placed in a formal, even emblematic arrangement. These elements interweave various levels of illusion and reality to create a charged emotional atmosphere.
There is both comedy and serious intent in the odd juxtapositions that reflect our contemporary environment, one that is both transcendent and mundane. At the heart of my work is a belief that life-affirming universal truths can be found in these juxtapositions.
Please visit anita-dawson.squarespace.com for more images.
Upcoming Events
See Anita's work at the Sharon Weiss Gallery, Lincoln St. Short North, Columbus
Images
- I allow businesses to purchase or display my work.
- I am open to selling my work under payment plans.