Tom Broome
The concept that encompasses my work is the monotone colour scheme and the way this lends itself to creating a deeper and more personal connection with the viewer and the piece . These tones intrigued me as they create a deep atmosphere of surrounding mystery – it is this mystery that leaves the piece totally up to individual interpretation . These unique interpretations are derived from the unconscious relaying of the viewers ’ experiences onto the unknown parts of the piece .
I ‘ discovered ’ this effect through researching Michael Goro ’ s series of prints and his use of expressive mark making in order to create a chaotic mystery that allowed my mind to fill the unknown void . I also drew inspiration from John Virtue ’ s acrylic on canvas pieces which heavily echo the effect of a monoprint . I created an acrylic on wood piece that resembled the effect of a monoprint , and , in conjunction with paint I used a metal scribe that helped create a sense of distance and mystery . On my final piece I used a base layer of an etching and then combined it with charcoal and oil paint to create a multidimensional atmosphere which helped reveal a combination of interpretations .