Time, Times and Half of Time

First Solo Show at East Ave Market & Gallery

The motivation of the body of work I presented showed a continual dialogue to investigate the approach to color, form, and texture. My artwork has unfolded over the last year and a half to emphasize the conceptual construct of capturing ‘time.’ This idea of ‘time’ is built through the thought process of unpredictable moments of life, the hopes of the imagined, and the application of paint. These three elements help capture the idea of ‘time,’ which led to an intentional transparency to explore through the lens of nostalgic scenes and cultural experiences. Discovering how to capture ‘time’ has led to a stronger practice of physical movement of paint, valuing the time it takes to balance these techniques. This work shows outer and internal experiences that correlate with reimagining worlds where ‘time’ can simultaneously stand still and move forward.

As the work continues, a new direction is to visualize how to add a direct narrative juxtaposed with imaginative abstractions. The digital stories will encompass shared common experiences that capture ‘time.’ This component will be through digital projection exhibited parallel to the abstract paintings. In implementing this new work, ‘time’ will be elevated, prioritizing the awareness of ‘time’ changes to the viewer. 

By Dara Harper