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Rae Harrison
For many years I have been interested in abstract art and my approach has involved moving towards different kinds and degrees of abstraction. The first results were mostly semi-abstract, but I am now enjoying the challenge of creating completely abstract paintings.
It is hard to describe how this works.
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it begins with a stored memory of abstract images, then experimenting with line, shape, tone, colour and texture.
Or I may use one or more sections of previous work, enlarged and cropped perhaps to provide an interesting composition – a basic structure. Collage has always been one of the most enjoyable parts of my repertoire, sometimes used on its own, sometimes mixed with other media.
I have had a longstanding affection for the work of Ben Nicholson and Morandi. More recently I have been drawn to Lanyon and Soulages, admiring the different ways in which they struggled with the problems of structure and composition in abstract painting. Local artist Carolyn Blake as well as fellow artists in Abstract Edge have also provided inspiration and support.
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