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Artist Statement:
I call my paintings visions.
I paint not in order to
represent things or ideas, but
to induce states of mind and
to provoke thoughts and
emotions. All begin as
abstract pieces introducing
basic elements such as color,
shape, direction and motion.
Some proceed towards shapes
which may evoke the things of
nature; such as rocks. clouds,
water or animals and the
things of culture; such as
buildings or writing. I
attempt to present such
juxtapositions as order vs.
chaos, safety vs. danger and
roughness vs. refinement.
My finished products are works
on paper using watercolor and
mixed media. I often begin
with masking fluid and
continue with watercolor and
gouache on cold press
watercolor paper. I also
sometimes use metalic ink,
various types of pencils and
acrylics. I slowly layer the
colors and shapes until I find
the combinations satisfactory.
I enjoy seeing the paintings
gradually emerge.I approach
painting with a sense of
mystery and anticipation and
with the intention of
containing a wide range of
expressions from the grandiose
to the whimsical; from the
sacred to the humorous. Others
are welcome to interpret my
paintings as they see them. I
think there will be something
there for ...
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Artist Exhibitions:
Top Notch Art Center
Pittsburgh PA.
"Visions"
Solo Exibition for "The Local"
November 2008
Boxheart Gallery
Pittsburgh
Group Show
Holiday Show
December 2008
Modern Formations
Pittsburgh PA
Spring Salon
April 2009...
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Galleries for Jennifer Burnau:
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Boxheart Gallery
4523 Liberty Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
P. (412) 687-8858
boxheart.org
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