ARTIST STATEMENT - BARBARA REICH
Barbar Reich - Traverse City, Michigan, USA
I am constantly amazed by the sheer beauty of the ordinary, and strive to highlight everyday objects in a way that allows for a new or special meaning to evolve when arranged in combination. Working to create a unique vision, expressing what is “important” through process as well as commonality and exploiting differences. The majority of my still life paintings are a reflection of the times we live in, and often offer comfort in their familiarity. I enjoy working from life as often as possible, and strive to capture moments, subjects, and strong visual concepts using the near pure pigments of soft pastel.