Paintings By Dijon: 2011-02-27

Friday, March 4, 2011

Paintings by Dijon Curley AVALON

My New You-Tube Video showcasing the works in my show AVALON

Thursday, March 3, 2011

This is the invite for my feature artist show at The Art Sales & Rental Gallery in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The show runs from March 1st until the 31st. Below are images of the works for the show as well as my artist statement.

AVALON

I recently traveled to the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland. It was my first time traveling to the region and I immediately fell in love with the rugged beauty of the land. Amazing vistas, islands of rock and colourful houses captivated me the entire time I was there. In this new series of works, I wanted to bring to the viewer the same feeling I experienced and bring that amazing light and colour to the canvas.

In every painting I produce there is always an emotional connection, whether a lonely tree in a golden field of wheat, rolling hills next to a red barn or cliffs against a dramatic sky. I strive to capture a moment of tranquillity in my work through colour and movement, while balancing between realism and expressionism.

My chosen medium is acrylic. Its versatility allows me to play with light and shadow. While exaggerating these elements, I continue to focus on producing works that are believable.

In today's fast-paced world, with its emphasis on multitasking, we tend to be constantly moving. My intention is to either give the viewer the opportunity to stop for a moment and recall a memory that is both nostalgic and inspirational, or to take them to a place that allows reflection.

I drove to Cupids one morning and loved the funny shed along the water. I loved how the angle of the roof almost matched the angle of the hill. This is in the show AVALON. I've titled it Cupids Peak and is 24x30 Acrylic on Canvas.
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Another piece in AVALON. This little shed captivated me all alone on the top of a hill of rock. It is titled Mid Morning, Hibbs Cove. It is 24x18 Acrylic on Canvas.

I was captivated by the reflection in the water and the tranquility of the scene. This is in AVALON and is titled Cupids Morning and is 18x24 Acrylic on Canvas.
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This is the smallest piece for AVALON, its titled Cul-de-Sac, Hibbs Cove. It is 12x24 Acrylic on Canvas
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This painting was fun to paint because of the composition. It is also in the show AVALON. Its titled Cape Spear and is 24x30 Acrylic on Canvas.

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This is another large piece for AVALON. I've titled it Below Signal Hill. It is 36x24 Acrylic on Canvas.

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Welcome To My Page

I'm a 41 year old artist living in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. I was born in England but spent my life on the South Shore of Nova Scotia. I have always had a creative spark due to both my parents being artists. Throughout my upbringing, I was exposed to alot of creative energy and was taught alot by both of them.

I have spent most of my life learning , reading, trying new avenues of art . I have always been inspired by many artists too (of course both of my parents are at the top of the list) including Van Gogh and Raoul Dufy.Both he and Van Gogh were masters of color and movement in my opinion. On the other side of the spectrum I have always admired Alphonse Mucha an artist who lived in Paris in late 19th and early 20th Century , he not only created extraordinary paintings but was a master designer, creating everything from poster art to jewellery.

I hope you enjoy my works and feel free to comment .

ARTIST STATEMENT

In every painting I produce there is always an emotional connection , whether a lonely tree in a golden field of wheat , rolling hills next to a red barn or a rugged coastline; each work coexists with an ever changing skyline. I strive to capture a moment of tranquillity in my work through colour and movement, while balancing between realism and expressionism.

My chosen medium is acrylic. Its versatility allows me to play with light and shadow. While exaggerating these elements , I continue to focus on producing works that are believable.

In today's fast paced world, with its emphasis on multitasking, we tend to be constantly moving. My intention is to give the viewer the opportunity to stop for a moment and recall a memory that is both nostalgic and inspirational, or to take them to a place that allows reflection.