Artist Information:
Mel Sotis-Presley
cookeville, TN
United States
Member Since: Aug 2002
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Artist Statement:
Mel Sotis-Presley
Artist Statement
This body of work marks an
experimental phase in my
career. Every week I tested a
new material or technique,
uncovering the endless
possibilities and limitations
that this technique held.
Also, I demanded that every
week I complete at least five
paintings. This forced me to
work rapidly and
instinctively. Highly
influenced by the Abstract
Expressionists, the works are
based upon the essential art
elements of color, balance,
shape, line, repetition and
value. Each piece a layered
composition, that often begins
with the compositional
arrangements of sewn canvas.
Due to the rapid constraints I
placed myself under, I found
that acrylic was the optimal
medium for this endeavor and
that I would frequently work
on several paintings at one
time. Because of this, many
paintings show influences of
others in them while some are
opposite reactions to other
paintings.
I call this body of work
Process, because the works are
not exclusively about the
final outcome. The progression
of actions that brought them
to their current state is most
important. The scratches,
drips, smears and broad
strokes that mark each
movement made, are
deliberately left so that the
viewer can witness the process
of creation ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
Ongoing Exhibitions:
Co-Oper Art Gallery
Cookeville, TN
UCAA Gallery
Cookeville, TN
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Artist Galleries:
Co-Oper Art Gallery
Cookeville, TN
UCAA Gallery
Cookeville, TN...
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Mel Sotis-Presley's Free Artist Portfolio
Welcome to Mel Sotis-Presley's Portfolio.
Mel Sotis-Presley
Artist Statement
This body of work marks an experimental phase in my career. Every week I tested a new material or technique, uncovering the endless possibilities and limitations that this technique held. Also, I demanded that every week I complete at least five paintings. This forced me to work rapidly and instinctively. Highly influenced by the Abstract Expressionists, the works are based upon the essential art elements of color, balance, shape, line, repetition and value. Each piece a layered composition, that often begins with the compositional arrangements of sewn canvas. Due to the rapid constraints I placed myself under, I found that acrylic was the optimal medium for this endeavor and that I would frequently work on several paintings at one time. Because of this, many paintings show influences of others in them while some are opposite reactions to other paintings.
I call this body of work Process, because the works are not exclusively about the final outcome. The progression of actions that brought them to their current state is most important. The scratches, drips, smears and broad strokes that mark each movement made, are deliberately left so that the viewer can witness the process of creation ... |
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