"Sugar Coated"

Delectable Paintings from Susan Moore

MAY 20th - JUNE 28TH

RECEPTION MAY 17TH  5-7 PM

Artist Statement:

I am an artist. I translate the temporal delight of food into the more enduring satisfaction of painting. The experiences associated with food. Enjoyment begins with the anticipation and indulgence. This complex experience is deliberately and carefully crafted. This experience is craft. The first bite of the morsel is much like opening a carefully crafted and wrapped present. There is the universal understanding of the moutfeel of a cream filled chocolate, but that sensation is fleeting.

Painting provides the stafe in which I may present the sensations of indulgences and luxury that one obtains through through savoring these decadent delights. The intent is to make the sensations linger for a while longer and to unravel the flavors and textures for the viewers' eyes. Behind the scenes of my process, there is a thorough recreative method. This involves researching the subject and constructing a specific composition. At times the food is acquired from other food artists whose passion for food is evident through their deliberate creation and meticulous process. This connection gives purpose and translates my interest in the passion for the art of food. 

Painting is a form of communication that translates desires and impressions. I indulge in the art of manipulating paint to read respresentationally, yet still allowing the paint to dance on the canvas. I keep my subject matter in focus, but I will abstract other elements of the painting. Composition and scale give my work greater impact, while elevated saturation and contrast creates more "flavors" and intensity. The size, shape, and orientation of the painting is as imperative as the internal image represented. My intesnt is to create an intimate experience using memories, sensations , and desires. Scrutiny is given to the small interactions with edges of the surface, giving a sense of touch and intimacy. Creating passages between objects is a delicate and playful experience in the painting process. 

Realism gives me control and focus. This vision is focused on impact, beauty, and elegance. Realism employs illustions to manipulate the viewer into seeing what isn't always there, but what I as the artist want them to see. By giving the hint of a tea cup, the viewers' mind is left to finish the thought. Along with the paint and canvas, the viewers' memories and sensations are vital tools for orchestrating my art.

This is the beginning of the rest of my work. Looking ahead, I am on the conceptual hunt for what it is that I am painting. I seek understanding and clarity. I want to learn how to be a stronger artist from concept through creation. Life is fleeting, and the goal is to savor the pursuit.