Chandler, AZ -Clay Elliott will be displaying new paintings from his Oblique Reflections series at Tryst Art Gallery in Chandler. The new paintings that make up the Oblique Reflections series are stylized reinterpretations of Gothic and Byzantine architecture and statues from Spain and Italy. Inspired by the artist's trip to Europe in 2006, the series has been gestating for close to two years. The style in which these works are presented explores the manipulation of the light that reflects off of the subjects in a way which creates an illusion of reality with a surreal subtext as well as an underlying influence of psychedelia. Presented with bold color palettes and high contrasts of light and shadow, the paintings, which are mostly acrylic and drawing ink on canvas, examine obscure translations of classic forms by giving life to inanimate objects through a visual language that creates a sense of history and a passing of time while also looking ahead to the future.
Tryst Art Gallery at Inspirador is located in Historic Downtown Chandler and is one of several businesses that participate in Downtown Chandler's First Wednesday Artwalk. The opening reception is free and will feature complimentary wine tasting.
Opening Reception: Wednesday December 3rd, 5pm-9pm
Exhibited: December 1st - December 30th, 2008
Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 10am-5pm
Tryst Art Gallery
63 East Boston Street
Historic Downtown Chandler
Arizona 85225
www.inspirador.com
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