Caren Kinne ART Habens to the canvas from squeeze bottles . Once the paints globs are within the confines of my loosely planned shapes and set apart from the background , I then work the squeeze bottle applied paint around the canvas in a an instinctive , gestural way . The bulk of the process in the Musing series is quite meditative . that there is a touch of a utopian ideal at the heart of much of my work . Certainly , all of my works are connected in that there is an overall sense of whimsy .
I think there are certainly artists whose work requires absolute commentary or singularity regarding the meaning of a work . There are times ( and types of art ) in which a very specific message is intended to be expressed using visual imagery . However , I do not work in that manner . In my work the ability for open interpretation is quite important . I love the play between an artwork and the viewer . Each individual viewer brings with them their own life experiences that inherently influence their interpretation of , and reaction to a work . I love the fact that a singular artwork can bring about many connotations and create a variety of connections with a number of viewers .
In the Musing Series memory plays a role but more of a subconscious one , compared to my other bodies of work . This series , being more of a meditative painting process , the role of memory emerges through the emotional and contemplative aspects of the process of creation . As mentioned before , the pleasurable side of memory and nostalgia are often involved . Through line , shape and color I believe that this air of happiness presents itself in my work . In Memory Gardens , for instance , it is as if each enclosed bubble , bit of color and line are a memory themselves , just as we over time gather so many memories in our own lives . To this effect , the viewer may then consider their own memories and bring a personal connection to the piece .
I would venture to say it is more central ideas that are typically at play . Nostalgia often plays a prominent role , moreover the joyful sentiments and feelings associated with memory and nostalgia . I would also say
I have always loved color and my palette reflects a wide array of color saturation ,
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