All art is but imitation of nature
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Phoenix, Mixed media on panel 48" x 48" |
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“It appeals to me because of how different it is,” explains Paige. “More than just the way it looks, I love the way it feels and what it can do.”
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and balance in her life and a consequent discovery of Buddhism. This tranquility is reflected on her panels, with symmetry and balance playing a large role in the compositions. Nature is the inspiration and motivation for Paige’s art, and she creates each piece in honor of Mother Earth.
“In my work, I see rich textured soil, clear blue water, spacious open sky, or a soft breeze,” says Paige. “In my pieces, you can see the contemporary feel mixed with a rustic earthiness, two complete opposites that dance well together.”
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Center of Love, mixed media on panel 64" x 80" |
Not only does nature inspire Paige’s work, it also dictates the physical outcome of each piece. Plaster is sensitive to weather conditions and temperature, a quality that Paige sometimes takes advantage of to create texture. A piece with wet paint and plaster placed outside on a dry day opens up with cracks and peels, adding unique textural details to its surface.
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Paige’s paintings will be introduced at Wilde Meyer Gallery at 4142 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale The show title is Sophisticated Style Special Demonstrate ArtWalk, Thursday October 11th, 7:00 – 9:00 PM. Stephanie Paige will be demonstrating her painting skills with a pallet knife and marble plaster on wood panels.