Contemporary Light- Inspired Artist
Artist Statement:
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As a light-inspired artist living in Los Angeles, I create paintings that explore the magical light and vibrant energy of Southern California. My viewpoint is poetic.
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My color palette aims to evoke a range of moods-from tranquil dusk skies to dramatic, stormy seas. Through layered, textural brushwork, I capture a glimpse of fleeting moments. I want the paintings to glow from within, radiating light and life.
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In my "Illumination" series, metal leaf adds a metaphysical dimension , acting as a conduit between physical and spiritual realms. Gold, silver, and copper symbolically contrast earth and the heavens. Celestial themes and mythical archetypes intertwine with landscapes.
Nature inspires my semi-abstract and abstract works. I organically reassemble pictorial elements like color and brushstrokes expressively, revealing hidden flows of energy. Through imagination and intuition, I unravel perceptions of time, space, and dimension.
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My compositions convey contrasts-order and chaos, technology and natural forms, contraction and expansion. I blend realism and surrealism, uniting matter with spirit.
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With reverence for the sublime, my artwork aims to transcend the mundane. I invite contemplation and transcendence, hoping that others discover their own personal interpretations. My aim is to share this city's magical light and unmask the cosmic mysteries that surround us each day.
Here is what some art experts are saying:
Connie Kurtew - Curator, Photographer, Visual Artist, Co-owner of Kunsthaus RoZig
states on You Tube about viewing the use of color in John's abstract painting (2021 exhibition Blue- Blau):"I feel like...at peace, like seriously at peace. It just calms me. Very, very beautiful". 2021
Jos A. Smith-Artist on 1 of my paintings: "enjoy it as much as I have." 2021
Denis Taylor-Art Critic and Visual Artist in Europe refers to John's paintings as depicting
a "passage of time" in Painters Tubes International Group Show No.12 exhibit's catalog.
2022
Jackie Cutrone-President and Co-Founder of Halo Arts Project writes to John about his participation in a group art exhibit fundraiser :"We value you as an artist, an art community leader, an art advocate, as a person who bridges cultures. We are grateful
for your kind support and being a patron of the arts". 2022
Confidential-"What an amazing clean artwork, I got all tingly and goose bumpy immediately I saw your artworks". 2023
Head Curator at Influx Gallery-"thank you for your exceptional work and contribution. Your creativity and dedication greatly enriched the events, leaving a lasting impression on Influx and our creational team".
2024
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