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Artist Statement:
The Exploration of Line, Form,
and Color
My work constantly occupies my
mind. If it's not rapped
around the piece I'm currently
working on, then I'm thinking
about the theory, philosophy,
or history behind it.
I am in search of the image
not yet seen. Each work is a
puzzle that must be solved.
The pieces to the puzzle are
line, form, and color. The
correct application of the
pieces create a composition
that I feel effectively
express the solution to the
"Blankist" canvas.
(Please see the page titled
"Phil's Philosophy" for more
information on Blankism.)
Much of my work consists of
the representational
abstraction of heads, faces,
and figures in various
expressions, and situations.
At times these figures are
combined with free form or
geometric shapes which can
lead to total abstraction. In
this case, the subject can
only be identified by the name
of the piece.
The abstraction of the human
body has a rhythmic
familiarity and expressiveness
to me that I find difficult to
escape. I do, at times,
venture in other directions
with my work, only to return
to this subject. I will
sometimes choose the image to
produce but quite often ...
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Phil Volk Biography:
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| Your Personal Biography |
Phil studied art throughout his school years which included both academic and private lessons. Upon graduation from high school, he joined the army as a Counterintelligence Agent, served for 8 years, and is a veteran of the first Gulf War. He studied Art History and Philosophy at Chaminade University while stationed in Hawaii. His studio work throughout his army years consisted primarily of sketches and line drawings.
Upon leaving the army in 1997, Phil settled in Ft Worth and started creating larger works. His first exhibit was at Suitable for Framing for the 1997 fall Gallery Night.
Phil wrote the art philosophy titled "Dual Existence Creationism and the Blankist Quasi-Manifesto" in 1997, and it is still the basis of his creative output today.
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