The Cat and the Candidates

by Zsanan Studio

Title

The Cat and the Candidates

Artist

Zsanan Studio

Medium

Mixed Media - Paintings To Photo-art, Digital Mixed Media

Description

"The Cat and the Candidates"

"The Cat and the Candidates" is an abstract expressionist and/or figurative abstraction piece. It tells a story— asks if you’d like to add your own spin on the tale. I hope viewers will find a bit of wisdom or humor here - linger awhile, start a conversation about the elements in this piece. The space, lines, textures and rhythms are calling.

This visual image began as a photo of a couple of vases and Oliver the Cat who lives nearby. After a pen-and ink sketch, it took shape as an acrylic on canvas, later to be photographed once more.,. At that point it evolved into mixed media, modern contemporary (new media) paintography. When I took a photo of the final iteration and subjected it to the whims of my muse-(and computer)- here in my studio in Asheville, North Carolina the result was this digital rendering.

It continues a theme that runs through my work : Nature, metaphor, and the fraught process of selection we—each of us— face daily : The choice to look for pure possibility in what is around us.


This image was honored as a FEATURE
in the following outstanding GALLERY
groups at Fine Art America:


Created by Southern Artists
Images That Excite You
Geek Art and Funky Greeting Cards
The Mind's Eye
Arts Fantastic World
Art Submissions to PKA
Bright Fluorescent Artworks
Our 4-Legged Friends
Paints and Art Photography
COVID-19 Masks
ARR Studio




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Theme and Symbolism: : In this paintography piece, the juxtaposition of color with changing light symbolizes positive change through envisioning different perspectives. Here is the story of longing for connection a tale of change with compassion. This is a theme that runs through what I paint on canvas, or on paper, or in a digital way.

Method:: Abstract –Expressionism-Narrative Digital Paintography. Interpretations of outer/inner landscapes with a persistent focus on patterns and bold or unusual color. Photo and digital manipulation not necessarily an accurate interpretation, but instead seeking to explore the essence of the subject by moving into shapes, colors, forms, textures, layering and the overall gestalt to achieve an effect. Glimpses of reality from unusual perspectives. Image-making prompted by nature.

Story: : I create visual narratives from what is around me- make sketches into canvas work, then take a photo creating a mixed media digital rendering such as what you see in this piece. I reach out for the story and metaphor in a visual narrative via texture, patterns, repetition that meet in a feeling of lyrical abstraction. These elements offer a sense of coming together - a collection of concepts and forms that take shape.




** This artwork is available in a variety of framed and unframed gallery-quality prints, home décor items such soft and durable duvet covers, fabric shower curtains, and throw pillows as well as greeting cards and weekender totes.

***Grateful for showing your support for my “Art of the Late Start” pieces by clicking favorite, commenting and liking my work. THANK YOU so much. # Zsanan Studio Notes

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April 20th, 2019

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