JAMES GROLEAU
featured artist June 21-July 18, 2021
featured artist June 21-July 18, 2021
The documentary was created by award-winning film producer Rick Groleau, Senior Multimedia Producer at
Harvard Medical School.
Click the above image to link to the film: the temporary password is precipice. Enjoy!
Harvard Medical School.
Click the above image to link to the film: the temporary password is precipice. Enjoy!
New Work 2021
"Blue Light" collage mounted on canvas 24" x 60" (3 panels)
"October" collage mounted on canvas 40" x 60" (2 panels)
"Sunset Forest Knoll" collage mounted on canvas 24" x 60" (3 panels)
"Red Wood" collage mounted on canvas 30" x 60" (2 panels)
"Black Night" collage mounted on canvas 40" x 90" (3 panels)
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Cascade III 28" x 22" (left) Cascade II 20" x 20"
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).
"Water’s Edge" collage mounted on canvas; 24” x 60” (three panels).
"Morning Meadow" collage on canvas 48 x 108 (three panels) 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.
James Groleau