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Artist Statement for Leroy Woodward
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My work is... well what is my work? It consists of stylized bulky figures. The represent the social imbalance of a positive image for overweight people. The weight of the figure creates a fluid composition. The elements of bold color, line and shape reveal a controlled impulse of rhythm. The circular or rounded forms are balanced with angular viusal pauses. I create an intimate play of line, symbols, and color.
My work seems at first glance to be about color. I prefer color to not be directly linked to emotions. Color is too often a stagnant definition for feelings. And most often I utilize color as a challenge. The creation of new color schemes. A game of limiting my color palette. The process of color security so I don't over think color.
Drawing is my foundation and inspiration. I entertain and confront myself through pencil graffitti. Painting is an extention of my sketchbooks. The figure gives form to a canvas in a canvas. Abstract shapes and symbols compose a synopation of visual accents. A mixture of acrylic and wood glue exaggerate the depth of color and texture. My work is an expression of personal struggle and success in the form of balancing color, shape and line. I take these elements to produce this thing I do, this thing called Art.
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