James Groleau: Tide
July 17-August 13
Artist's Reception Saturday, July 22 4-6 pm
"Tide" is a series of imagery exploring life at the margins of the sea.
"Burning Bush" collage mounted on canvas 36x108 triptych
"Cratered Planet" collage on canvas 36 x 36 "Cataclysm" collage on canvas 36 x 36
"Ironbound IV" collage on canvas 30 x 24 sold "Ironbound V" collage on canvas 30 x 24 sold
"Edge of the Woods" collage on canvas 36 x 72 ( 4 panels) sold
"Blue Moon" collage on canvas 68 x 68
"Schoodic Surge" collage on canvas 30 x 24 sold "Hidden Falls Bass Cove" collage on canvas 30 x 24 sold
"Ebbing Storm" collage on canvas 30 x 80 two panels
"Red Stone" collage on canvas 36 x 36 sold "Shadows" collage on canvas 36 x 48
"Harvest Moon" collage on canvas 20 x 20 sold "Blood Moon" collage on canvas 20 x 20
"Virgin Moon" collage on canvas 20 x 20 "Spinning Orb" collage on canvas 20 x 20
"From Sheldrake to Ash" collage on canvas 24 x 20 "Watson Farm, Low Tide" collage on canvas 20 x 20 sold
"Strange Fruit" collage on canvas 12 x 36
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
