“Viewfound” is a series developed through the examination of American vintage floral textiles, collected from thrift and vintage stores. Moving a viewfinder across the surface of different textiles until I find an inspiring composition, it is enlarged and remade into a painting. The process of abstraction reveals a new experience with a familiar motif, allowing for contemplation and revelation.
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Viewfound Series, Gouache on canvas. 4 x 5 inches each
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Viewfound VI, Gouache on canvas. 7.5 x 9 inches
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Viewfound V, Gouache on canvas. 7.5 x 9 inches
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Viewfound IV, Gouache on canvas. 7.5 x 9 inches
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Viewfound III, Gouache on canvas. 7.5 x 9 inches
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Viewfound II, Gouache on canvas. 7.5 x 9 inches
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Viewfound I, Gouache on canvas. 7.5 x 9 inches
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Viewfound VII, Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas. 24 x 36 inches