The Plant cells series capture the beauty of the hidden complexity of nature, which can be observed in the
plant cells forms.
The material has been a leading
factor in the development and creation of my works since my very first
painting, which I created using the beautiful forms of pine tree bark and
acrylic paint.
What seems to happen when I observe
the forms and shapes in my work is only similar to what I thought about making.
I am seeing the similarities and differences between my interior image and my
objective work, and from that perception something new is emerging. In this
way, new designs, structures and forms common to me and the material I am
working with are being created.
Once
the perception of new designs and structures is assimilated and understood, it
can be adjusted, adapted, imitated or conformed to certain rules, etc.
The Plant cells series of paintings are made with
the ancient painting technique of water marbling. Marbling is the process of
floating paint on the surface of thickened water. The floating paints are swirled
into patterns or designs by using different tools. Then you capture your design
by laying a piece of paper on top of the paint.
The secret of water marbling lies in
the natural ingredients, ratios and density of the water solution and the
paints. While making water marbling paint, there are things that can go wrong
and the paint can’t be used for marbling. It was exactly a flaw in one of the
colors that led to the formation of new forms and patterns that are not common
for water marbling.
Once
the perception of the new patterns and structures on the water surface
occurred, I was able to adjust and adapt it into a new series of paintings,
which are similar to the plants cells patterns that can be observed under
microscope.
In the working process of creating a painting, I am in control of choosing where and how much paint I
spread on the water surface. After that the specific water marbling paint
takes a life on its own and creates its own patterns, forms and designs. Once the painting is dry, I draw over on the already existing lines and make
new ones where necessary.
What seems to happen is that I am in control of creation of the artwork only
partially, the bigger part is the material that is creating on its own.
The result is a
combination of my own imagination, the imagination of the observer and material’s own creativity, all captured in colours on a piece of paper.
The journey my
paintings offer is one of rediscovery and celebration of life.
