JAMES GROLEAU
featured with Barbara J Zucker
June 21-July 18, 2021
Reception July 10, 4-6
featured with Barbara J Zucker
June 21-July 18, 2021
Reception July 10, 4-6
The documentary was created by award-winning film producer Rick Groleau, Boston area filmmaker.
Click the above image to link to the film.
Click the above image to link to the film.
New Work 2021- Storm Series*
This work was inspired by a storm I drove through last
August off Mud Creek Road (the short cut to Mt.Dessert
Island) where expansive fields were a perfect vantage
point to view the oncoming storm. ~James Groleau
"First Drops of Rain" mixed media 24" x 24" $2,400
"Gold Cloud" mixed media 24" x 24" $2,400
"Rain" mixed media 24" x 24" $2,400
"Purple Cloud" mixed media 24" x 24" $2,400
"Three Trees in a Gale" mixed media 24" x 24" $2,400
"Calm" mixed media 20" x 20" $1,800
"Sunset Forest Knoll" collage mounted on canvas 24" x 60" (3 panels)
"Black Night" collage mounted on canvas 40" x 90" (3 panels)
Composition Yellow, Pink, White & Black sold Composition Aquamarine Composition Yellow and Green
collage mounted on canvas 36" x 24" $2,500 each
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Cascade III 28" x 22" (left) sold
Cascade II 20" x 20" (right) sold collage mounted on canvas |
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"4 PM " Collage mounted on canvas (4 panels) 48" x 96" sold
"Acadia Evening" collage mounted on canvas 24" x 36" sold
"A Rustling" collage mounted on canvas; 24” x 40” (two panels).
"Strata of Air and Wood" collage mounted on canvas 48" x 36" sold
There are several steps I take in the process of making a collage; preparing the paper is a key element. I first paint color inks on crumpled paper, the hills and valleys of which concentrate the ink in certain areas creating an irregular pattern. I allow the painted paper to dry then crumple it again and paint the back side often with its complimentary color. While the paper is still wet I stack one sheet over another and allow that to dry before separating them. I sometimes add acrylic medium to encourage the paper to tear in separation. The image is then created by gluing torn pieces onto stretched canvas. In general the darker colors are laid down first, while the highlights are the final touches. I then sand the collage to an even finish before applying multiple layers of varnish.
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