Statement
The universal fascination to all of us: the transparent wings of an insect, the white bark of the birth-tree, leaves with their delicate vein structures or in my later work: stones with holes, washed round by the sea over a long period of time
Taking these objects out of their natural context and transferring them onto an empty picture plane, highlights their sublime being. The paintings are read as time-capsules, as captured moments of something transient of a fleeting existence
The material I use of my paintings is gesso on board which allows me, not only to paint on it, but also to carve into it. Using this method, the object can leave a mere imprint on the surface which in its fossilised appearance is a reminder of the passage of time.
In my later work colors are reduced to pure white and involve the usage of abstract shapes. By doing so, I achieve more clarity and coherence in the subject matter. White gives light and a pure space which is quiet but vibrates in a powerful way. Within this whiteness the shadows which derive from the relief of the carving give an forever changing visual impression. They imply movement which gives a variety of reading the work.
Qualifications
BA (Hons) Fine Art (Painting)
Education
1995-1998 Wimbledon School of Art
1994-1995 (Art Foundation) Byam Shaw School of Art
1986-1992 Degree in Graphic Design Fachhochschule Bielefeld/Germany
Exhibitions
Peterborough Art House - October 2002 (Group Exhibition)
Stephen Lacey Gallery - December 2002 - January 2003 (Group Exhibition)
Contact
christinejacoby11@gmail.com