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About Adele Sypesteyn
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Sections of aged and decrepit walls, floors, and other features found both inside and outside of buildings act as my inspiration. Repetition of architectural forms and random markings evoke a feeling of time gone by, and the weathering of lived-in spaces.
Repetition of architectural forms and random markings evoke a feeling of time gone by, as well as the weathering of lived-in spaces.
As an abstract painter, sculptor, and photographer, my work is distinguished by multiple layers of eroded surfaces with texture, color, and pattern: all influenced by my time growing up in New Orleans.
“A feeling of time gone by.”
Although I have formally studied art in my earlier years, my approach has developed into an intuitive process of dialogue with the painting. The joy of discovering new and unexpected color dynamics continues to keep me engaged.
“An intuitive process of dialogue with the painting”
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My latest group of paintings are mostly neutral, with pops of color. My focus is on mark-making and value, with attention given to bringing the viewer’s eye around the canvas in a very disciplined way.
Continuing to explore structure, I would divide the painting into sections and design each section as if it were an old worn area in a house. My love for this style of painting lasted many years.
I call these paintings my “Color Field” series. Here I began to divide the canvas into horizontal bands of color while adding interesting marks inside of each.
This painting style developed from trying to simplify the composition and design.
I found this style when I took close-up photos of my work and discovered that I liked those close-ups better than the original paintings..
For my first real series of abstract paintings that sold on a regular basis, I worked on a large piece of illustration board. It needed to be flattened overnight to keep from curling. I used acrylic paints, china markers, and collage (materials I still use in my paintings now).
From landscapes to trees. From graphic florals to neutral florals. From realistic chairs within a worn interior to sculpture (including abstract wood columns on an acrylic base). My work as an abstract artist can’t be contained within one genre.
Across Decades, Across Genres
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