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Artist Statement
Jagged or water-worn rocks, moss-covered earth, gleaming birch trees,
and chameleon rivers of West Virginia are my subjects. Nature has
always been an important component in my work. I thrive on working
from life.
The landscapes are created en plein aire – painted rapidly on location
with various palette knives. Working in this traditional mode, I
emphasize the importance of experience and invite the viewer to come
along on my journey through the hills. I focus on capturing the pure,
authentic feeling and nature of the state’s terrain through
abstraction. The works are not images of sweeping vistas, but the
views found exploring the true character and beauty of West Virginia.
My process involves smearing, scraping, and thickly layering oil
paint, until the essence of the landscape is found. This direct way
of working reflects a desire to capture the fluidity, power, and
honesty of nature. When people view my work, I would like them to
revel in the application, trace and enjoy the experience presented
before them.
Biography
Lauren Adams is a painter who resides in Fairmont, West
Virginia. She is a graduate of Fairmont State University and West
Virginia University, where she holds a BA in Studio Art and a BFA in
Painting, respectively. While at Fairmont State University, Lauren
studied with acclaimed landscape painter Lynn Boggess.
She has shown her work extensively at various venues including
EA Gallery in Swainsboro GA, Cooper Gallery in Lewisburg, WV, James
Brooks Gallery in Fairmont, WV and Arts Monongahela in Morgantown, WV.
Lauren is a juried artist of Tamarack’s David L. Dickirson Gallery.
She has been included in the "Emerging Artists of West Virginia"
juried exhibition at the West Virginia State Museum, where she was
awarded Best of Show. Her solo show "Paths: Landscapes in Oil" will
be exhibited at the Robert C. Byrd Federal Building in March and April
of 2010. Lauren also writes a blog titled "Journal of an Emerging
Artist", which chronicles her career as an artist and acts as a
resource for others.
For more info see: www.laurenadamsart.com
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