Statement
I have always been fascinated by the concept of ‘light’ as it is expressed in art but also how it is perceived in our physical environment. Radiance, translucence, and luminosity are all words that come to mind when describing thoughts behind aspects of my work. Just as natural light can warm and enlighten us, I identify connections between ideas and layers of color and transparency emanating from materials and mediums.
My work engages materiality in many forms. It has its roots in childhood and the family fabric business. Spending a multitude of hours around fabrics of all kinds - seeing and feeling colors, textures and patterns presented on an array of fabric types, made an indelible impression which followed me into adulthood and into the art I make. So, it is not surprising given my years in southern California, that light and space urges me to create mostly large scale wall, floor and installation works. The work seeks to reflect the ephemeral transparent lightness of the environment , touching upon the fragility of life, and investigating the cosmos and powerful forces of nature that shape our life experience.
The work, which references painting, drawing, and sculpture, draws upon a variety of materials, ideas, and inspiration. In my travels to Southeast Asia, I located an industrial mesh that has influenced my work for several years. Along with other accessible materials, I experimented, explored and expanded possibilities. Challenged by the ease of use of commercial materials, I spend considerable periods of time researching varieties and concepts that help express my ideas. I also use the mediums of photography and video to express these ideas.
Many works draw inspiration from abstract drawings - ideas stemming from my imagination about space and time. The drawing tools act as paintbrush to describe a world of movement, in both two and three dimensional space. The particular elements of virtual space and outer space, capture my imagination as I attempt to visually create what I feel but cannot see.
Color plays an integral role in the mediums I use,and in translating my ideas into art. The work, sharing forms of painting, sculpture and installation leads the viewer to take an intimate look at seemingly ordinary materials that seek to stimulate the viewer’s curiosity about the natural world and their place in it.
Cathy Breslaw
breslawcathy@gmail.com
858.692.2351(cell)
My work engages materiality in many forms. It has its roots in childhood and the family fabric business. Spending a multitude of hours around fabrics of all kinds - seeing and feeling colors, textures and patterns presented on an array of fabric types, made an indelible impression which followed me into adulthood and into the art I make. So, it is not surprising given my years in southern California, that light and space urges me to create mostly large scale wall, floor and installation works. The work seeks to reflect the ephemeral transparent lightness of the environment , touching upon the fragility of life, and investigating the cosmos and powerful forces of nature that shape our life experience.
The work, which references painting, drawing, and sculpture, draws upon a variety of materials, ideas, and inspiration. In my travels to Southeast Asia, I located an industrial mesh that has influenced my work for several years. Along with other accessible materials, I experimented, explored and expanded possibilities. Challenged by the ease of use of commercial materials, I spend considerable periods of time researching varieties and concepts that help express my ideas. I also use the mediums of photography and video to express these ideas.
Many works draw inspiration from abstract drawings - ideas stemming from my imagination about space and time. The drawing tools act as paintbrush to describe a world of movement, in both two and three dimensional space. The particular elements of virtual space and outer space, capture my imagination as I attempt to visually create what I feel but cannot see.
Color plays an integral role in the mediums I use,and in translating my ideas into art. The work, sharing forms of painting, sculpture and installation leads the viewer to take an intimate look at seemingly ordinary materials that seek to stimulate the viewer’s curiosity about the natural world and their place in it.
Cathy Breslaw
breslawcathy@gmail.com
858.692.2351(cell)