Carol Washburn     

Painting and Sculpture

PAINTING:

Without a preconceived concept, I begin each canvas by layering, dripping and masking areas with acrylic paint.  This process allows for guided serendipity and creates a rhythmic foundation of line, color, texture and shape.  At this stage I follow my instincts and make unique associations and whimsical interpretations of the organic world.  

My recent Floral Series explores abstract expressions of the natural world juxtaposed in a geometric man-made space.  Color is an important element I implement to explore emotion and mood. 

SCULPTURE:

I collect rusted and ruined post consumer cast-offs and recycle them into art. To me, these "artifacts" of the past seem to trigger an emotional response and convey a personal imagery. I am intrigued by their imperfect nature and often attracted to their form, color and texture.