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portrayals of extensive variety developed from natural images. These
Organic abstractions, layers of paint and color, depict the hypnotic
and fleeting display of imagery created by water.
Mr. Harris isolates and exaggerates forms, colors and sequences
found in nature. His large-scale, realist paintings take one to two
months to complete, as he meticulously works to recreate various
environmental complexities from photographs, memory and artistic
expression. The process begins with mapping out large shapes of
color on canvas, then details are added. When the paint dries more
paint and glazes are added. The repetition of this careful glazing
technique results in the dramatization of translucent layers—a
visual effect that is conceptually harmonious with its subject:
water.
Harris is most interested in exploring water’s physical properties -
reflection, turbidity,
rhythm, pattern, that make up its unique viewing experience. He
addresses these issues
by isolating a moment in time in various bodies of water, painting
from a birds-eye view.
The result is a series of peaceful and hypnotic paintings, in which
water is disguised as tree
canopies and the skies above.
Education
1987 University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Fine Arts
Master of Fine Arts: focus on painting and printmaking
1983 Western Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Arts: focus on commercial and fine art
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