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Carla Golembe
painting/illustration
We
live on an increasingly small planet
in dangerous times. The state of our
world is impossible to ignore. Some artists choose to
chronicle the specific time in which we live, to reflect
our history at this moment. I choose to paint imagery
that transcends the moment. It is human and universal.
My intention is to create a visual haven that encourages
viewers to enter my personal vision, to relax, smile and
breathe.
My paintings are the product of my dreams and
experiences. They speak of hope and love, of mystery
and delight. My work expresses the harmony between
individuals, between people and animals, people and
nature, within a person’s soul. They are colorful and
sensual, reflecting the beauty of my home and travels.
Although the pieces express an optimistic attitude they
are not naïve, rather they come from an understanding
that pain and anxiety are part of life but joy is a more
desirable place to dwell.
My work is evocative rather than descriptive. My
interest as an artist lies in expressing how something
feels rather than what it looks like. Although the
compositions are designed and defined often there is
no gravity in my visual world. The figures may inhabit
ambiguous spaces, places where earth, sky and water
flow into one another and where light and darkness
merge. They are frequently caught in a moment of
being or becoming, for it is in that moment that all
dreams are possible.
ART
Color brings life to my imagery. I work in acrylic,
building layer upon layer of color. With this layering
technique I’m able to achieve a simple but complex
depth. The process is always unfolding, always
revealing more. Strong color, shape and composition
give impact to the imagery. My influences come from
both traditional Western art and folk art. The result is a
blend and balance that is my unique style.
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