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ARTIST’S STATEMENT –
Barbara J. Dunham
I cannot remember a time when I was not aware of
the need to create. For me, there is a visceral connection with art and a
great deal of joy and satisfaction in exercising the creative. I
truly make art to feed my soul.
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am primarily self-taught, and currently work in collage and mixed
media, which affords me
tremendous freedom of expression, being bound only by my
imagination. I do both abstract and impressionist pieces using a
variety of materials (papers, magazine images, paint, pastel, found
papers, etc), to create shape, color, light/shadow, movement and
texture.
My collage journey has completely changed my awareness. Nothing is
sacred to the collage artist. Items from everyday life are no longer
common but are carefully scrutinized for possible inclusion in
future art. Textured materials are eyed as potential new surfaces.
Materials and mediums are manipulated to give new effect. The
options are excitingly limitless.
My goals are to continue my creative journey, study and grow, and
experience the joy of sharing my art with others.
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