The SilverLake Art Collective

 

Pianoforte

36" x 48"
aerosol acrylic seen through clear panel

Fred Chuang
Painter

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323-661-0595
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www.fredchuang.com

 

I discovered my painting technique in an exploration of the visual properties of art glass with the objective of engaging the flexibility and spontaneity of painting.  The bonus was that my new process, working on the back side of a thin, clear panel, forced me to relinquish a generous amount of “control.”  This twist allowed me to rely on my intuitive resources, injecting surprise into the process of creation.

My paintings are created using acrylic spray enamel on the obverse side of clear, co-polyester panels--PETG.  They are "obverse" paintings, rather than "reverse" paintings, in that they are not the product of a backward, formulaic process, but rather the result of a creative "dialogue," action answered by a strategic, intuitive reaction, generated to be viewed through the clear surface. 
Working from behind is not the equivalent of working in reverse.

Using water, static, objects (found or created), and other masks and influence, I determine shapes and textures, building the paintings, color layer by color layer, overlaying textures and hues.  I also use sgrafitto and solvents to clear and repaint areas or to manipulate the laying-on of colors in acrylic or other media, including collage.

Each painting is unique—unrepeatable, by virtue of the technique. After completion, these paintings have been annealed, giving the surface a “fingerprint,” a final mark of distinction.

As with all pigmented fine art, these paintings should be sheltered from direct sunlight, impact, and excessive heat.

Commissions welcome without obligation to purchase.