Denis Larouche
I would say that I do my
best work when I get so involved in the action of painting that
everything else disappears. Led by a drive to create a particular
image – or series of images - painting becomes an instinctive act of
will and creation. It does not always happen that way but it is
wonderful when it does. I suppose I am searching for serenity
through painting. In that respect, the water, trees, boats and earth
are certainly “grounding” elements.
But as I said, these elements only emphasize the space surrounding them and give it meaning. A boat tells you that the surface below is most likely water and the space above is sky. Once this is established, this space can become anything.
But as I said, these elements only emphasize the space surrounding them and give it meaning. A boat tells you that the surface below is most likely water and the space above is sky. Once this is established, this space can become anything.
As these considerations have taken much place in my paintings, the relative importance of the subject matter itself has diminished. This has led to a more stylized imagery where the treatment of open space becomes the real focus. The subject itself becomes a key leading into this space and the interpretation of its content.
The treatment becomes a search in itself, obeying
laws and a logic that exist only within the painting.
If I can achieve balance, equilibrium, between the various components of the composition within the painting then I have achieved my goal.
If I can achieve balance, equilibrium, between the various components of the composition within the painting then I have achieved my goal.
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