American artist
Evie Zimmer
Abstract Oil Painting
I have always been an artist. I think I
was born that way. As early as I can remember
I have been drawing and painting. It was a
comfort during a difficult childhood and my
quiet meditation now. My early work focused
on portraits of loved ones and gradually
evolved into colorful abstracted faces. From
that, my work matured into a visual expression
of the non-visual; music, energy, thoughts, and
emotion.
Although I have experimented with
many mediums, I prefer the vibrancy and
versatility of oil paint. It allows me to make
smooth gradations as well as hard edges.
Scale is also very important. I believe the
large size of my paintings allows the viewer to
feel enveloped by the work.
I am very meticulous and meditative
in my process. Similar to the creation of sand
mandalas by the Buddhists, I express my
gratitude and sincere appreciation for life and
love while I work. New ideas blossom from this
reactionary process where I try to balance the
polarity of nature and the human experience;
often combining geometric patterns with
organic shapes and cool colors with warm.
My influences are simple, Op Art. I love
it. Although I adore all forms of art, I always
find myself standing in front of a Vasarely or
an Anuszkiewicz painting much longer than
any other. The vivid colors, intricate designs,
and visual energy are mesmerizing.