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cathy barry
My most recent paintings are the result of my inquiry into aerial imaging of Earth. I use many resources for material including books, magazines and scientific journals containing satellite photography, oceanic and atmospheric photography, kite aerial photography, astronaut photography, cartography, geographical surveys, landscape architecture imagery, MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer). I am a regular visitor to the websites of NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA) and GoogleEarth.
Land, water and cloud forms as seen from space are the focus of the work. Images of deserts, open water, archipelagos, rivers, river deltas, salt mines, glaciers, atolls, coastlines, hurricanes and tropical storms intrigue and inspire me.
My work reflects my life-long passion for Nature. To me, these views of Earth are powerful, beautiful and awe-inspiring, the knowledge that this is where I live continues to stun and amaze me. It has also increased my awareness and sense of urgency about preservation and conservation. I have an on-going interest in geography, weather systems and space news. Recent investigation of fractals, patterns in chaos and how shape and form exist in Nature from the macro to the micro is influencing the work. I continue to find proof for what I know intuitively—how deeply connected to Nature everything is. I am excited and driven by the direction of my work at this time.
My process involves preliminary drawings using graphite, colored pencils, pen and chalk to explore composition before beginning a painting. I apply paint in thin layers with much spraying, dripping, wiping, and scraping, rotating and sanding. Recently, I have begun to build form using templates both found and made by me, to further investigate and examine the repetition of forms and shapes in Nature.
I am becoming increasingly interested in surface and texture. I always have several paintings and drawings I am working side by side. This method suits me, allowing for exploring and experimenting amidst the act of painting itself.
Land, water and cloud forms as seen from space are the focus of the work. Images of deserts, open water, archipelagos, rivers, river deltas, salt mines, glaciers, atolls, coastlines, hurricanes and tropical storms intrigue and inspire me.
My work reflects my life-long passion for Nature. To me, these views of Earth are powerful, beautiful and awe-inspiring, the knowledge that this is where I live continues to stun and amaze me. It has also increased my awareness and sense of urgency about preservation and conservation. I have an on-going interest in geography, weather systems and space news. Recent investigation of fractals, patterns in chaos and how shape and form exist in Nature from the macro to the micro is influencing the work. I continue to find proof for what I know intuitively—how deeply connected to Nature everything is. I am excited and driven by the direction of my work at this time.
My process involves preliminary drawings using graphite, colored pencils, pen and chalk to explore composition before beginning a painting. I apply paint in thin layers with much spraying, dripping, wiping, and scraping, rotating and sanding. Recently, I have begun to build form using templates both found and made by me, to further investigate and examine the repetition of forms and shapes in Nature.
I am becoming increasingly interested in surface and texture. I always have several paintings and drawings I am working side by side. This method suits me, allowing for exploring and experimenting amidst the act of painting itself.