Amy Scherer
Since you asked
Perception is a tricky thing. To stop, look, and think about what is perceived vs what has been learned and what is intrinsic, in regard to belief and other systems, can be difficult. If we can learn to question what we see, we can also learn to question what we hear, think and believe. Those questions can lead to understanding. Questioning perception and observation can teach patience in a crazy fast world. These are the things that come to mind when asked about my work.
Practice (complexity in a nutshell)
I work with slow drying acrylic, painting directly, with no drawing (why paint over a perfectly good drawing?). I am interested in using flat areas of color to suggest form, through placement of those shapes. I work directly, but not alla prima. I do not use specific color theory, or other systems. I was taught to observe and respond to that observation using my understanding of how to mix color, and general ideas about compliments (mix them for your greys), color constancy, and paint handling. I was taught the "how" of the work was important, otherwise who would ask why?
Perception is a tricky thing. To stop, look, and think about what is perceived vs what has been learned and what is intrinsic, in regard to belief and other systems, can be difficult. If we can learn to question what we see, we can also learn to question what we hear, think and believe. Those questions can lead to understanding. Questioning perception and observation can teach patience in a crazy fast world. These are the things that come to mind when asked about my work.
Practice (complexity in a nutshell)
I work with slow drying acrylic, painting directly, with no drawing (why paint over a perfectly good drawing?). I am interested in using flat areas of color to suggest form, through placement of those shapes. I work directly, but not alla prima. I do not use specific color theory, or other systems. I was taught to observe and respond to that observation using my understanding of how to mix color, and general ideas about compliments (mix them for your greys), color constancy, and paint handling. I was taught the "how" of the work was important, otherwise who would ask why?
